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Meaning of the word bloom in English

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bloom

US /bluːm/
UK /bluːm/
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Noun

1.

a flower, especially one cultivated for its beauty

Example:
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The rose bush was covered in beautiful blooms.
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She admired the delicate bloom of the orchid.
Synonym:
flowerblossomfloret
2.

a state or period of flourishing or thriving

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

Verb

1.

produce flowers; be in flower

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

develop or flourish in a healthy or vigorous way

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
flourishthriveprosperdevelopgrow
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