burgeoning
ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ
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Definition of burgeoning - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
expansionexpanding or increasing rapidly
  • The burgeoning population is a concern for urban planners.
flourishing thriving
2.
successbecoming more successful or popular
  • Her burgeoning career in music is impressive.
flourishing prospering thriving

Noun

1.
figurativea new development or expansion in any area
  • The burgeoning of technology changed the industry.
2.
plant growthTECH.the process of new growth or sproutingTECH.
  • The burgeoning of leaves marks the start of spring.
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Origin of burgeoning

Old English, beorgan (to protect)

Examples of burgeoning in a sentence

  • Her burgeoning interest in art led her to take classes.
  • His burgeoning interest in art led him to take classes.
  • The burgeoning of remote work has reshaped our small town's economy.
  • Investors watched the burgeoning of eco-tourism across the region.
  • The burgeoning of buds on the rosebushes came after a week of rain.
  • We measured the burgeoning of moss along the shaded creek bank.

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  1. French:croissant, essor, ...
  2. German:wachsende, Aufschwung, ...
  3. Italian:in rapida crescita, espansione, ...
  4. Spanish:creciente, auge, ...
  5. Portuguese:crescente, surto, ...
  6. Chinese:迅速增长的, 兴起, ...
  7. Japanese:急成長する, 急成長, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَزايِد, نُمُوّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:צוֹמֵחַ, צְמִיחָה, ...
  10. Russian:растущий, бурный рост, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зростаючий, розквіт, ...
  12. Hindi:तेजी से बढ़ता, विस्तार, ...
burgeon
ˈbɜrdʒən

Definition of burgeon - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
rapid growthRaregrow or develop quickly and successfullyRare
  • The small business began to burgeon after the new investment.
flourish prosper thrive
2.
plantRaresprout or produce budsRare
  • In spring, the trees begin to burgeon with new leaves.
bud flourish sprout

Noun

botanyRareyoung growth on a plantRare
  • The garden was full of green burgeons.
bud shoot sprout
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Images of burgeon

  • burgeon: young growth on a plant
    young growth on a plant

Expressions with burgeon

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grow or develop rapidly and vigorously
The flowers began to burgeon forth in the spring.

Origin of burgeon

Middle English, burjon (bud)

Examples of burgeon in a sentence

  • The city's population continues to burgeon rapidly.
  • The gardener watched the flowers burgeon in the warm sunlight.
  • After the rain, the seeds began to burgeon rapidly.
  • The burgeon sprouted after the rain.
  • Each burgeon promised a new blossom.

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  1. French:prospérer, pousse, ...
  2. German:gedeihen, Trieb, ...
  3. Italian:fiorire, germoglio, ...
  4. Spanish:crecer rápidamente, brote, ...
  5. Portuguese:florescer, rebento, ...
  6. Chinese:迅速发展, 嫩芽, ...
  7. Japanese:急成長する, 新芽, ...
  8. Arabic:اِزْدَهَرَ, بُرْعُم, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִצְמוֹחַ, נִיצָן, ...
  10. Russian:бурно развиваться, побег, ...
  11. Ukrainian:швидко розвиватися, пагін, ...
  12. Hindi:तेजी से बढ़ना, कली, ...
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