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burgeon
(verb)
burgeon
(verb)
Meaning
to grow or develop rapidly
Example
"As spring approached, the garden began to burgeon with vibrant flowers."
Synonyms
flourishexpandthrive
Antonyms
shriveldeclinediminish
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Word origin
From the Old French 'bourgeonner', meaning to put forth buds.
Related word forms
verb: burgeoned
noun: burgeoning
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