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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.
Each spring, the cherry trees bloom with clusters of pink and white flowers.
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.
To activate the yeast for bread baking, it 's essential to bloom it in warm water with a pinch of sugar until frothy.
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.
The child ’s curiosity bloomed under the guidance of an inspiring teacher.
Bloom
01
the organic process through which a plant produces flowers
Examples
During the spring bloom, the entire meadow is carpeted with wildflowers.
Gardeners plan outdoor weddings to coincide with the cherry tree bloom.
02
the reproductive structure of a flowering plant, often showy or colorful
Examples
Each bloom attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Horticulturists study the timing and size of plant blooms.
03
a healthy, cheerful, or youthful glow on a person's face
Examples
Her cheeks had a natural bloom after the morning walk.
His bloom disappeared after a long, stressful week.
04
the peak or prime period of youth, vitality, or beauty
Examples
Athletes are often at their strongest in the bloom of youth.
The actor 's career reached its bloom in the 1980s.
05
a powdery or waxy deposit that appears on a surface, often naturally occurring
Examples
The grape skins were covered with a natural bloom.
Chocolate sometimes develops a white bloom due to fat migration.
06
a period of greatest prosperity, productivity, or flourishing
Examples
The 1920s were the bloom of the jazz age.
The company reached its bloom with record sales and profits.
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