burgeon
/ˈbɜːrdʒən/
bur · geon
ˈbɜːr · dʒən
English Definition
v. to grow or increase rapidly; flourish
Significado en Español
prosperar, crecer rápidamente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phát triển nhanh, thịnh vượng
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
From bourgeon (in French, means bud), related to root bur (growth).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
As the demand for electric vehicles began to ________, the automotive industry shifted its focus toward more sustainable technologies.
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A
diminish
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B
burgeon
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C
disappear
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D
stagnate
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B — burgeon.
“burgeon” means v. to grow or increase rapidly; flourish
Common questions about “burgeon”
What does “burgeon” mean?
burgeon — v. to grow or increase rapidly; flourish. In Chinese: 迅速增长，繁荣.
How do you pronounce “burgeon”?
burgeon is pronounced /ˈbɜːrdʒən/. It breaks into 2 syllables: bur · geon.
Is “burgeon” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. burgeon appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “burgeon”?
From bourgeon (in French, means bud), related to root bur (growth).
