burgeon
burgeon
Definition
bur·geon (bʉr′jən)
intransitive verb
- to put forth buds, shoots, etc.; sprout
- to grow or develop rapidly; expand; proliferate; flourish the burgeoning suburbs
Etymology: ME burjounen < OFr burjoner < burjon, a bud < VL *burrio, a bud < LL burra, wool, shaggy garment
burgeon
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- interest: I then intend to review some of the technical developments which have given rise to the recent burgeoning of interest in this topic.
- system: This burgeoning of hypermedia systems represents real opportunities for graduates with the prerequisite technical, analytic and design skills.
- study: The burgeoning of mission studies around the world certainly means that these questions will keep recurring.
Object
- cyop: Moves are being burgeoning chinese internet cyop 's software may.
- sexuality: Confused about her looks, her family and her burgeoning sexuality, Heidi wants to know what love is all about.
- bureaucracy: Real improvement will not be achieved by simply giving more money to a burgeoning bureaucracy.
- romance: Every time we're at Bradley's we become embroiled in some sort of burgeoning office romance.
- reputation: The Venue With such a burgeoning reputation, Gourmet Burger Kitchen is certainly worth a visit.
- scene: A welcome addition to Hackney's burgeoning bar scene.
Modifying Another Word
- ever: Both were successfully completed and add to the ever burgeoning list of the current band's achievements.
- already: A very useful addition to my already burgeoning " cookery book " shelf.
- now: It was open competition that enabled the now burgeoning low cost carriers the opportunity to compete in the first place.
- then: He became a political activist engaged in the then burgeoning German civil society.
- newly: They also began importing supplies and products for the newly burgeoning field of photography.
- rapidly: This book provides a highly authoritative account and analysis of key issues within the rapidly burgeoning field of cybercrime.
Preposition: in
- year: Interest in fly fishing for pike has burgeoned in recent years.
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