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blühen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bloom noun A flower, or the state of a plant when its flowers are open.
  • blossom noun A flower, especially one that grows on a fruit tree.
  • boom verb To make a loud, deep, resonant sound.
  • flourish verb To grow, develop, or succeed vigorously.
  • flower noun The colorful blooming part of a plant, often used for decoration or given as a gift.
  • thrive verb To grow strong and healthy, or to flourish.

Senses

blühen is used for these senses in English:

  • bloom (transitive) To cause to blossom; to make flourish.
  • blossom (intransitive) To have, or open into, blossoms; to bloom.
  • blossom (intransitive) To begin to thrive or flourish.
  • boom (transitive, figuratively, of speech) To exclaim with force, to shout, to thunder.
  • flourish (intransitive) To thrive or grow well.
  • flourish (intransitive) To prosper or fare well.
  • flower (intransitive) To put forth blooms.
  • thrive (intransitive) To increase in wealth or success; to prosper, be profitable.

bloom — full definition

  1. noun A flower, or the state of a plant when its flowers are open.
  2. verb Of a plant, to produce and open flowers.
  3. verb To grow, thrive, or reach a peak of health, beauty, or success.

blossom — full definition

  1. noun A flower, especially one that grows on a fruit tree.
  2. verb To produce flowers; to bloom.
  3. verb To develop and flourish over time.

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