verb
burgeon
Burgeon (verb) means to increase or develop.
verb
1
To increase or develop.
"Gradually, the town burgeoned into a thriving city."
2
To swell until close to bursting.
3
For a plant to put out buds or start to flower.
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Etymology
It comes from Middle English burjounen, from Old French borjoner, bourjoner, burjuner.
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What is the meaning of burgeon?
"burgeon" (verb) means to increase or develop.
What is another word for burgeon?
Other words for "burgeon" include blossom, expand, grow, sprout, bud.
What are the different meanings of burgeon?
"burgeon" has 3 main meanings: 1. To increase or develop; 2. To swell until close to bursting; 3. For a plant to put out buds or start to flower.
