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burgeoned

 

[ หˆbษœr.dส’ษ™n ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น crescido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคขเคผเคคเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช erblรผht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memekar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั€ะพัั‚ะฐัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozkwitล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ€ฅๆˆ้•ทใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉpanoui

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ florecido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท geliลŸen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒˆ์ฐฝํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ู…ูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozrostlรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozลกรญrenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ…้€Ÿๅขž้•ฟ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razcvetel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรณmstraรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐะผัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒคแƒแƒ แƒ—แƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ geliลŸษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ florecido

Word origin

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.