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blos·som
 blossom
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- pronunciation:
- bla
s
 m
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the flower of a plant which forms a seed or fruit.
- synonyms:
- bloom, flower
- similar words:
- bud
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| definition 2: |
the condition of bearing flowers (usually preceded by "in").
Cherry trees in blossom provide color in early spring.- synonyms:
- bloom
- similar words:
- bud
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
blossoms, blossoming, blossomed |
| definition 1: |
to produce flowers.
The apple trees blossom before they grow fruit.- synonyms:
- bloom, flower
- similar words:
- bud, flourish, germinate, grow, sprout
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| definition 2: |
to grow in a strong, healthy way.
The child blossomed in the warmth of her family's love.- synonyms:
- flourish, flower, thrive
- antonyms:
- decline
- similar words:
- grow, mature
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| related words: |
develop, grow up, open, succeed |
| derivations: |
blossomless (adj.), blossomer (n.) |
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