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bloom

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /bluːm/

KK: /blum/

intransitive verb
Definition

To produce flowers or to grow healthy and strong.


Example

The garden will bloom beautifully in the spring.


Tense Forms

Past: bloomed

Past Participle: bloomed


Conversation
Sloth A
I love how the garden starts to bloom in spring.
Sloth B
Me too! It really brings everything to life.
Sloth A
Yeah, seeing all the colors makes me so happy.
Sloth B
Definitely! It feels like nature is celebrating.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
flourish
thrive
blossom
Antonyms
wither
fade
decline
noun
Definition

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.


Example

The garden was full of colorful flowers in bloom during the spring.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see the garden? The flowers are in full bloom now!
Sloth B
Yes, they look amazing, especially the roses.
Sloth A
I love how vibrant everything looks during this time of year.
Sloth B
transitive verb
Definition

To make something produce flowers or to help it grow and develop successfully.


Example

The gardener decided to bloom the roses in the spring.


Tense Forms

Past: bloomed

Past Participle: bloomed


Conversation
Sloth A
I really want to help the garden bloom this spring.
Sloth B
That's a great idea! What do you have in mind?
Sloth A
I was thinking of planting some new flowers to make it more colorful.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

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.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word 'blōwma' for flower, which helps you remember that 'bloom' means to flower or blossom.

Visually Confused Words
abloom
loom
boom
unbloom
rebloom
blossom
begloom
bebloom
Is this page helpful?
Absolutely! It's like nature is showing off its best bloom.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
blossom
flourish
flush
Antonyms
wither
fade
decline
Perfect! New plants will definitely help it bloom beautifully.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
flourish
thrive
blossom
Antonyms
wither
fade
decline