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Meaning of Blossom
The primary meaning of the word "Blossom" is to produce flowers, or to begin to flourish.
Definitions
- A flower, especially one on a fruit tree
- The state of being in flower
- A person's or thing's most attractive or successful period
- To produce flowers, or to begin to flourish
Etymology of Blossom
The word "Blossom" has its roots in Old English "blōstm", which referred to a flower or blossom, derived from the verb "blōstan", meaning to flower or bloom
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe the flowering of plants, and its meaning has expanded over time to include figurative uses, such as describing a person's or thing's most attractive or successful period
Example Uses
- The cherry tree will blossom in the spring
- Her career blossomed after she landed the leading role
- The city blossomed into a major cultural center
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
wither
decline
fade
dwindle
shrink
decrease
diminish
deteriorate
degenerate
decay
die
perish
wilt
droop
sag
slump
stagnate
regress
retrogress
wane
ebb
fade away
disappear