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to bloom
01
(of a plant) to produce flowers and display them in full color
Intransitive
Examples
The rose bushes bloomed beautifully in the garden this summer.
02
to allow a food ingredient, such as gelatin or yeast, to absorb liquid and soften or expand
Transitive: to bloom a food ingredient
Intransitive
Examples
Before adding gelatin to the dessert recipe, the chef let it bloom in cold water to ensure proper hydration.
03
to thrive or flourish, often reaching an optimal or beautiful state
Intransitive
Examples
The city ’s economy bloomed with the arrival of new industries.
Bloom
01
the organic process through which a plant produces flowers
Examples
During the spring bloom, the entire meadow is carpeted with wildflowers.
02
the reproductive structure of a flowering plant, often showy or colorful
Examples
Each bloom attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.
03
a healthy, cheerful, or youthful glow on a person's face
Examples
Her cheeks had a natural bloom after the morning walk.
04
the peak or prime period of youth, vitality, or beauty
Examples
Athletes are often at their strongest in the bloom of youth.
05
a powdery or waxy deposit that appears on a surface, often naturally occurring
Examples
The grape skins were covered with a natural bloom.
06
a period of greatest prosperity, productivity, or flourishing
Examples
The 1920s were the bloom of the jazz age.
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