“blossom”

Definitions

• noun

  reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

  Synonyms: flower, bloom, advance, anthesis, batten, blooming, blossoming, blow, blowing, blush, boom, brew

• noun

  the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

  Synonyms: flower, prime, peak, heyday, bloom, efflorescence, flush

• verb

  produce or yield flowers

  Synonyms: bloom, flower

  • Example:“The cherry tree bloomed.”

• verb

  develop or come to a promising stage

  Synonyms: blossom out, blossom forth, unfold

  • Example:“Youth blossomed into maturity.”