blossom (B1)
verb, noun
Pronunciation: /ˈblɒs.əm/
Definition
To develop or flourish into a more attractive or successful state.
Examples
The young artist's talent began to blossom after years of practice.
Her confidence blossomed when she started receiving positive feedback.
The small village blossomed into a bustling town over the decades.
How to Use blossom
- blossom into (prepositional phrase)
- To develop and become something else over time. — "The shy child blossomed into a confident young adult."
- blossom out of (prepositional phrase)
- To develop or emerge from something. — "New opportunities often blossom out of challenging situations."
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