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Meaning of Bloom
The primary meaning of the word "bloom" is to produce flowers, or to become or make something more beautiful or successful.
Definitions
- To produce flowers, typically in a specified way or at a specified time
- To become or make something more beautiful or successful, typically as a result of careful attention or nurturing
- A period of time when something is at its most beautiful or successful
Etymology of Bloom
The word "bloom" has Old English and Old Norse roots, with the original word "blōman" meaning to flower or blossom, derived from the Proto-Germanic word "blōmiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "bʰleh-" which carried a sense of growth and flourishing.
Example Uses
- The garden will bloom in the spring with a variety of colorful flowers.
- Her career began to bloom after she landed a major role in a film.
- The city's economy is expected to bloom with the introduction of new industries.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
decline
deteriorate
fade
wither
wilt
shrink
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decrease
dwindle
slump
stagnate
retrogress
regress
worsen
deteriorate
degenerate
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rot
perish
die
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flag
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