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Meaning of the word burgeon in English

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burgeon

US /ˈbɝː.dʒən/

UK /ˈbɜː.dʒən/

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Verb

begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish

Example:

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The company's profits began to burgeon after the new marketing campaign.

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The small town began to burgeon into a bustling city.

Synonym:

flourish thrive prosper expand escalate

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