bloom

US /bluːm/
UK /bluːm/
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1.

a flower, especially one cultivated for its beauty

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The rose bush was covered in beautiful blooms.
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She admired the delicate bloom of the orchid.
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flowerblossomfloret
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a state or period of flourishing or thriving

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The city experienced a period of economic bloom.
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Her career is now in full bloom.
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flourishingthrivingpeakprimeheyday
1.

produce flowers; be in flower

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The cherry trees bloom in spring.
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These flowers bloom all summer long.
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blossomfloweropen
2.

develop or flourish in a healthy or vigorous way

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She really bloomed after she started her new job.
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The economy is expected to bloom in the coming years.
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flourishthriveprosperdevelopgrow