Definition of bloom - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
floweringstate of flowering in plants
- The garden was in full bloom..
2.
botanyflower on a plant
- The garden was full of colorful bloom.
3.
naturestate of beauty and freshness
- She was in the bloom of youth.
4.
algal growthTECH. increase in algae in waterTECH.
- The lake experienced an algal bloom.
Verb
1.
plantproduce flowers
- The garden will bloom throughout the summer..
2.
growthflourish or thrive in a healthy way
- Her career began to bloom after the promotion.
3.
radianceglow with health or freshness
- Her cheeks bloom when she's excited..
Images of bloom
state of flowering in plants 
flower on a plant
Expressions with bloom
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adapt and thrive in your current situation
She decided to bloom where you are planted and found happiness.
flourish and develop in a healthy way
With proper care, the garden will bloom and grow beautifully.
make the best of current circumstances
He chose to bloom where planted and found joy in his new job.
thrive in any situation or environment
If you’re transferred again, remember: bloom where you’re planted.
appear very healthy and full of life
After the vacation, she bloomed with health.
express loss of initial charm or appeal in something
The bloom is off the peach in their relationship after years.
person, object, or situation has lost its freshness or appeal
The bloom is off the rose in their relationship.
thrive in your current situation or environment
Despite the setbacks, she decided to bloom where she is planted.
allow many ideas or projects to grow freely without interference
The manager decided to let a thousand flowers bloom in the new project team.
suddenly start producing flowers or blossoms
The garden burst into bloom after the rain.
begin to produce flowers
The cherry trees come into bloom in early spring.
the state of a flower fully open and mature
The garden is a sight in full bloom.
having flowers open and showing beauty
The garden is in bloom during spring.
tea made from flowers
She enjoys a cup of bloom tea in the evening.
at the height of development or success
Her career is in full bloom after the recent promotion.
full of energy and beauty at a young age
She was in the bloom of her youth at the time.
full of energy and beauty at a young age
She was in the bloom of youth at the time.
grow or develop quickly
The small business began to bloom up after the new marketing strategy.
rapid algae growth due to nutrient pollution
Nutrient runoff led to an algal bloom in the river.
the peak period of a person's youth
She was in the bloom of youth, full of energy and dreams.
Origin of bloom
Old Norse, blóm (flower)
Terms with bloom included in their meaning
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plant
flower with a trumpet-shaped bloom
flowering
produce flowers or bloom
blooming period
period when cherry trees bloom
plant growth
early shoot that later opens into a bloom
garden parts
bright segment around a bloom's seed-making organs, actually an altered leaf
time frame
period when plants bloom
literal
rain in April helps flowers bloom in May
nature
produce flowers or bloom
bloom
eurasian plant with fragrant mauve or white flowers grown in gardens
flowering
begin to bloom or flourish suddenly
figurative
period of youthful bloom or beauty
flowers
past the stage of full bloom
environment
harmful algal bloom caused by Karenia brevis
Japan
imaginary line marking cherry blossom bloom start
nature
burst into bloom or flower
flowering
bursting into flower or bloom
flowering time
the period when flowers bloom
bloom
flowering plant from the sunflower family with colorful ray flowers
plant
covered with a powdery or waxy bloom
acr: harmful algal bloom
fast algae growth that harms water life
garden bloom
flowering plant with a long corolla spur
plant
line showing where plants bloom together
desert bloom
North American lily with orange-red flowers
daisy head
outer straplike floret on a composite bloom, looking like a petal
Examples of bloom in a sentence
The bloom of the roses was a sight to behold. Each bloom in the meadow was a different color. The bloom of the cherry trees attracts many visitors. The garden was in full bloom. The bloom of the flowers was breathtaking. A toxic bloom closed the beach to swimmers.
Warm water can trigger a bloom in reservoirs. The cherry blossoms will bloom in spring. These flowers bloom only once a year. The flowers bloom beautifully in spring. New businesses bloom in the city's vibrant market. The flowers bloom in spring. His confidence began to bloom after the compliment.
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- French:floraison, fleurir, ...
- German:Blüte, blühen, ...
- Italian:fioritura, sbocciare, ...
- Spanish:floración, florecer, ...
- Portuguese:florescimento, florir, ...
- Chinese:开花, 绽放, ...
- Japanese:開花, 咲く, ...
- Arabic:إِزْهار, أَزْهَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:פְּרִיחָה, לִפְרוֹחַ, ...
- Russian:расцвет, расцветать, ...
- Ukrainian:цвітіння, розквітати, ...
- Hindi:बहार, खिलना, ...
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