- 1[intransitive] to produce flowers synonym flower Most roses will begin to bloom in late May. Tulips were blooming as far as the eye could see.
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- 2[intransitive] to become healthy and happy, or develop fully synonym blossom She was blooming with good health. Their love had bloomed during their college years.
bloom
verbNAmE//blum//
Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they bloom he / she / it blooms
past simple bloomed
-ing form blooming
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