
Burgeon
Rapid Expansion
Use 'burgeon' to describe something expanding quickly, like businesses or cities, not slow growth.
Tech startups are burgeoning in the Silicon Valley area.
Metaphorical Use
'Burgeon' can be used metaphorically to talk about the rapid development of non-physical things, like ideas.
Discussions on environmental sustainability have burgeoned in recent years.
Positive Connotation
Implies a positive and prosperous change, often used in contexts of success or favorable outcomes.
After the reform, the local economy began to burgeon.
Compare with
BloomDevelopExpandFlourishGrowMultiplyProsperThrive
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