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opbloeien — meaning in English

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English meaning

burgeon verb To increase or develop.
flourish verb To grow, develop, or succeed vigorously.

Senses

opbloeien is used for these senses in English:

burgeon (intransitive) To grow or expand.
flourish (intransitive) To prosper or fare well.

burgeon — full definition

verb To increase or develop.
verb To swell until close to bursting.
verb For a plant to put out buds or start to flower.

flourish — full definition

verb To grow, develop, or succeed vigorously.
verb To wave or brandish something in a bold, showy way.
noun A bold, decorative gesture or embellishment.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

uitgroeien bloeien gezwaai zwaai ornament versiering floreren gedijen zwaaien wuiven