verb (past tense and past participle of 'blossom') as in strong fondness

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flowered, came into flower, ripened, bloomed

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Example:Her smile blossomed as she realized she had won the competition.

Definition:developed and grew beautifully, especially in relation to plants coming into bloom.

From flowered

Example:Her career started to come into flower after she finished her training.

Definition:reached the stage of full development, especially in relation to a plant or in a metaphorical sense.

From came into flower

Example:The fields of wheat ripened and the farmers looked forward to the harvest.

Definition:reached a state of full development, such as when fruit is fully grown and ready to be eaten.

From ripened

Example:She blossomed into a confident young woman after she started college.

Definition:became fully developed or grew to its most beautiful state, often metaphorically referring to a person or an idea.

From bloomed