blossom

//ˈblɒs.əm//
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Noun

blossomSingular
blossomsPlural
1

A flower or a mass of flowers, especially on a tree or bush.

The cherry blossoms are beautiful this spring.

2

The state or period of flowering.

The cherry trees are in full blossom this week.

Verb

blossomInfinitive
blossomPresent tense
blossomedPast tense
blossomedPast participle
blossomingPresent participle
blossomsThird-person singular
1

To produce flowers; to bloom.

The cherry trees blossom every spring.

2

To develop, grow, or flourish in a healthy or promising way.

She blossomed into a confident young woman.

Antonym