burgeon
Translation
to burgeon, to flourish, to grow rapidly
Examples
The town's population began to burgeon.
The town's population began to burgeon.
My confidence burgeoned after I won the award.
My confidence burgeoned after I won the award.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) burgeons (subject) grows or develops quickly The market for electric cars is burgeoning.
((subject)) burgeons ((into sth.)) (subject) grows into (sth.) The startup burgeoned into a large corporation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flourish, expand, mushroom; Antonyms: shrink, wither
Etymology
From Old French 'borjoner' meaning 'to bud, sprout,' from 'borjon' (a bud).
Memory Tips
Imagine a plant bud bursting open. Or think of a 'burger' growing so big it's 'on' everything.