Burgeon: meaning, definitions and examples

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burgeon

 

[ หˆbษœr.dส’ษ™n ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

growth, development

To burgeon means to begin to grow or increase rapidly; to flourish. This term can be applied in various contexts, such as describing plants that are thriving or businesses that are expanding quickly. It often conveys a sense of vitality and prosperous growth. When ideas or movements burgeon, they tend to gain momentum and attract attention.

Synonyms

blossom, flourish, prosper, thrive

Examples of usage

  • The startup began to burgeon after receiving a significant investment.
  • Flowers burgeon in the spring, bringing color to the landscape.
  • Her talent started to burgeon when she joined the art school.

Translations

Translations of the word "burgeon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brotar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‚เคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aufblรผhen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkembang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทั€ะพัั‚ะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozkwitaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ€ฅๆˆ้•ทใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fleurir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ florecer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท geliลŸmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธ‰์„ฑ์žฅํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู†ู…ูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozkvรฉtat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozkvitaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ…้€Ÿๅขž้•ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razcveteti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรณmstra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณาฏะปะดะตะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒžแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงiรงษ™klษ™nmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ florecer

Etymology

The word 'burgeon' originates from the Middle English term 'burgeon', which means to sprout or grow. It is derived from the Old French 'bourgeon', meaning a bud or shoot, which comes from the Latin 'burgo', meaning 'to bud'. The word 'burgeon' has been used since the 15th century to describe the process of growth, typically in a vigorous and thriving way. Throughout its history, 'burgeon' has maintained its association with the rapid and dynamic aspect of growth, whether applied to nature, ideas, or enterprises. Its usage captures the essence of emergence and potential, highlighting the transformative power of growth.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,538, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.