CEFR B1

sprout up

verb phrase

Meaning

To appear or develop quickly and in large numbers, often unexpectedly, like plants growing rapidly from the soil.

Examples

New cafes seem to sprout up on every corner of the city.
After the economic boom, small businesses started to sprout up everywhere.

Synonyms: emerge, arise, spring up, appear

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sprout up (B1)

verb phrase

Pronunciation: /ˌspraʊt ˈʌp/

Definition

To appear or develop quickly and in large numbers, often unexpectedly, like plants growing rapidly from the soil.

Examples

New cafes seem to sprout up on every corner of the city.
After the economic boom, small businesses started to sprout up everywhere.
The artist's unique style caused many imitators to sprout up overnight.

How to Use sprout up

sprout up (phrasal verb): To appear or develop quickly and in large numbers. — "New businesses tend to sprout up during economic upturns."
sprout up from (prepositional phrase): To grow or appear suddenly from a specific place or source. — "Mushrooms will sprout up from the damp forest floor after a storm."

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