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bloom
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- pronunciation:
- blum
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a flower; blossom.
A cactus may be a tough plant, but its blooms are delicate and beautiful.- synonyms:
- blossom, flower, inflorescence
- similar words:
- bud
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definition 2: |
the state or time of being in blossom.
Let's take some pictures while the tulips are in bloom.- synonyms:
- blossom, efflorescence, flower, inflorescence
- similar words:
- bud
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definition 3: |
the state or time of being in peak condition; prime.
These years saw the bloom of his creative genius.- synonyms:
- efflorescence, flower, heyday, prime
- similar words:
- climax, flush, peak, summit, zenith
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definition 4: |
a fresh glow or rosiness of the cheeks.
It was good to see the bloom back in her cheeks after weeks of illness.- synonyms:
- flush, rosiness
- similar words:
- glow
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definition 5: |
in botany, a delicate coating on the surface of some leaves and fruits that resembles powder.
Bloom can be found on the surface of the plum. |
related words: |
acme, blush, color |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
blooms, blooming, bloomed |
definition 1: |
to produce flowers.
The daffodils are blooming, and the tulips will follow.- synonyms:
- blossom, flower
- antonyms:
- wither
- similar words:
- bud, burgeon, flourish, germinate, grow, pullulate, sprout
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definition 2: |
to flourish.
New ideas were blooming during these liberal times.- synonyms:
- blossom, burgeon, flourish, flower
- similar words:
- grow, mature
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definition 3: |
to be in a healthy, vigorous condition.
Having fully recovered from the illness, the child is now blooming.- synonyms:
- flourish, thrive
- similar words:
- luxuriate, prosper
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related words: |
develop, grow up, open, succeed, thrive |
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