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October 26, 2020 Word of the Day

blossom /ˈblɑːsəm/ verb
blossom
/ˈblɑːsəm/
verb

blossoms; blossomed; blossoming

Trees in bloom
Trees in bloom
Definition of BLOSSOM

1 : to produce flowers

  • he trees have finished blossoming. [=blooming, flowering]

2 : to change, grow, and develop full

  • Their friendship began to blossom [=bloom, flower, flourish] during the summer.

  • Their friendship blossomed into romance.

  • heir business seemed to blossom [=take off] overnight.

  • a blossoming romance

  • a blossoming talent

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