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burgeon

verb

/ˈbɜːrdʒən/

Meaning

To grow or develop rapidly; to flourish.

The city's population began to burgeon after the new factory opened.

flourish, expand, thrive, bloom, prosper

decline, diminish, shrink

burgeoning economy, population burgeon, industry burgeon

to pay attention to sounds; to hear someone or something with thoughtful attention

To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.

To speak or pronounce words aloud.

to say what will happen in the future based on knowledge or reasoning

to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way

To talk with pride about achievements or possessions, often in a boastful way.