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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