ferment
🇺🇸
/fərˈment/
🇬🇧
/fəˈment/
verb
R
to cause a substance to change chemically, usually turning sugar into alcohol or other substances; to cause a change or development in something
The grapes ferment in large vats to create wine.
noun
R
a state of agitation or excitement, often leading to change or unrest
The new policy caused a ferment among the employees.
translation
to cause a substance to change chemically, usually turning sugar into alcohol or other substances; to cause a change or development in something
a state of agitation or excitement, often leading to change or unrest
Word Forms
3rd Present
ferments
Past
fermented
Perfect
fermented
Progressive
fermenting
Plural
ferments