Grade 10

burgeon

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(bur-geon) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to grow or develop quickly.

Example Sentence

He hoped his carpenter's skills would burgeon during his apprenticeship.

More Example Sentences

They hope to burgeon their business this year.

Synonyms

expand; flourish; thrive

Antonyms

diminish; decrease; shrink

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Rhymes

  • burgeon
  • spurgeon
  • sturgeon
  • surgeon
  • virgen
  • virgin