Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bourgeon
verb
/ˈbʊr.dʒən/
Definition
to begin to grow or develop; to sprout or bud.
Examples
- The flowers began to burgeon in early spring.
- As the project gained traction, new ideas began to burgeon from the team.
- In the right conditions, the seedlings will burgeon into healthy plants.
Meaning
Burgeon is often used to describe the early stages of something that is starting to grow, such as a plant, an idea, or a movement.
Synonyms
- sprout
- grow
- develop
- emerge
- bud
