IPA: /bluːm/
KK: /blum/
To produce flowers or to grow healthy and strong.
The garden will bloom beautifully in the spring.
Past: bloomed
Past Participle: bloomed
A state or period of flowering, often associated with freshness and beauty; it can also refer to a rosy complexion or a condition of vigor.
The garden was full of colorful flowers in bloom during the spring.
To make something produce flowers or to help it grow and develop successfully.
The gardener decided to bloom the roses in the spring.
Past: bloomed
Past Participle: bloomed
The word 'bloom' originates from Old English 'blōwma', meaning flower or blossom. It refers to the state of flowering or the process of producing flowers.
Think of the Old English word 'blōwma' for flower, which helps you remember that 'bloom' means to flower or blossom.