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bloom

/bluːm/

Meanings
  • noun

    The period of a plant's growth when it produces and opens flowers, often accompanied by rapid vegetative growth.

    - "The rose bush is in full bloom."
    - "The garden is a beautiful sight during the blooming season."
  • verb

    To come into the full development of one's talents, abilities, or potential.

    - "After years of hard work, she finally began to bloom as a painter."
    - "The young actor was determined to bloom on the Broadway stage."

Pronunciation
  1. /bluːm/



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  2. /bluːm/



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Synonyms

flush , glow , blossom , flower , blossom , flower , blossom , flourish , thrive , blossom , flower
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bloom
gloom , loom , room , moon , spoon
Variants
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bloom , blooms , bloomed , blooming , Bloom , Harold Bloom , water bloom , water blooms , come in bloom , come in/into bloom , come into bloom , come into flower , in bloom , in full bloom
Forms
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blooms, bloomed, blooming


Etymology
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Old English blomme, from bloem, bloom; related to blawen to blow.


Trivia
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  1. The largest flower bloom on record was the 'Rafflesia arnoldii', which measures up to 3 feet in diameter.

  2. The term 'bloom' is also used in computing to describe the initial state of a system before it is used, when all the processes are running smoothly.

  3. In Japan, the cherry blossom is a symbol of the transience of life and the beauty of nature.


Related Concepts
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  1. flowering: The process of a plant producing and opening flowers.

  2. vegetative growth: The growth of plant parts other than flowers and seeds, such as stems, leaves, and roots.


Culture
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In literature, the bloom is often used as a metaphor for beauty, prosperity, or success. In art, blooms are a common subject in painting and photography. The blooming of a flower is also a significant event in various cultures and religions, symbolizing renewal, rebirth, and fertility.

How to Memorize "bloom"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a rose bush in full bloom, with beautiful pink flowers and vibrant green leaves.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bloom' with the idea of growth, development, and beauty.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Brings Lovely Open Moments' to remember the definition of bloom as the period of a plant's growth when it produces and opens flowers.


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