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burgeon

The correct spelling is burgeon.

How to pronounce burgeon

/ˈbɜː.d͡ʒən/
noun

IPA: /ˈbɜː.d͡ʒən/

Say it like: Bur-jeo-n

The correct spelling is burgeon. A bud, sprout, shoot. For example: "Gradually, the town burgeoned into a thriving city."

Usage Examples

Gradually, the town burgeoned into a thriving city.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A bud, sprout, shoot.

verb

  1. 1.To grow or expand.
  2. 2.To swell to the point of bursting.
  3. 3.Of plants, to bloom, bud.

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