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burgeon

/ˈbɜːrdʒən/
bur · geon ˈbɜːr · dʒən
English Definition
v. to grow or increase rapidly; flourish
中文释义
迅速增长,繁荣
Significado en Español
prosperar, crecer rápidamente
한국어 뜻
급성장하다, 번성하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phát triển nhanh, thịnh vượng
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Example Sentence

As the new software company began to burgeon, employment opportunities in the tech sector also increased.

随着新的软件公司开始蓬勃发展,科技领域的就业机会也增加了。

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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)

Select the best synonym for the word “burgeon”:

  1. A flourish
  2. B shrink
  3. C wither
  4. D decline
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A — flourish. “burgeon” means v. to grow or increase rapidly; flourish

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

As the demand for electric vehicles began to ________, the automotive industry shifted its focus toward more sustainable technologies.

  1. A diminish
  2. B burgeon
  3. C disappear
  4. 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.

How do you use “burgeon” in a sentence?

As the new software company began to burgeon, employment opportunities in the tech sector also increased. (随着新的软件公司开始蓬勃发展,科技领域的就业机会也增加了。)

What are synonyms for “burgeon”?

flourish, prosper, thrive, expand — all close in meaning to burgeon (v. to grow or increase rapidly; flourish).

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).

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