- 1[intransitive] (of a tree or bush) to produce blossom The cherry trees blossomed early this year.
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- 2[intransitive] to become more healthy, confident, or successful She has visibly blossomed over the last few months. blossom into something Their friendship blossomed into love.
blossom
verbNAmE//ˈblɑsəm//
Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they blossom he / she / it blossoms
past simple blossomed
-ing form blossoming
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