Burgeoned: meaning, definitions and examples
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burgeoned
[ หbษr.dสษn ]
growth, development
To burgeon means to grow or develop quickly and to flourish. It is often used in the context of plants, where it describes the emergence of new shoots or blossoms. The term can also be applied metaphorically to various situations or concepts, indicating rapid expansion or escalation. This word suggests not only mere growth but a vibrant and healthy increase, and it is frequently associated with positive connotations.
Synonyms
blossom, expand, flourish, prosper, thrive.
Examples of usage
- The flowers began to burgeon with the arrival of spring.
- Her career burgeoned after she received the award.
- The tech industry has burgeoned in recent years.
- Startups burgeoned in the city, creating a vibrant economy.
Translations
Translations of the word "burgeoned" in other languages:
๐ต๐น crescido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคขเคผเคคเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช erblรผht
๐ฎ๐ฉ memekar
๐บ๐ฆ ะทัะพััะฐััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ rozkwitลy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฅๆ้ทใใ
๐ซ๐ท รฉpanoui
๐ช๐ธ florecido
๐น๐ท geliลen
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฒ์ฐฝํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูู ู
๐จ๐ฟ rozrostlรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ rozลกรญrenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฟ ้ๅข้ฟ็
๐ธ๐ฎ razcvetel
๐ฎ๐ธ blรณmstraรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะฐะผั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแคแแ แแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ geliลษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ florecido
Etymology
The term 'burgeon' originates from the Middle English word 'burgeon' which comes from the Old French 'burgeon', meaning a bud or sprout. This, in turn, can be traced to the Latin word 'burere', which means to sprout or to grow. The evolution of the term reflects the natural imagery associated with growth, suggesting a vibrant and vigorous development. In its initial usage, it was primarily used in the context of plants and vegetation. Over time, its application broadened to encompass various forms of rapid growth and development in different fields, such as technology, business, and personal achievement.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,870 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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