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April 29, 2016 Word of the Day

blossom /ˈblɑːsəm/ verb
blossom
/ˈblɑːsəm/
verb

blossoms; blossomed; blossoming

The tree branch is blossoming.
The tree branch is blossoming.
Definition of BLOSSOM

[no object]

1 : to produce flowers

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

2 : to change, grow, and develop fully

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

  • Their friendship blossomed into romance.

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

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