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blossom forth

C1 formal intransitive
In simple words

To suddenly show your true abilities or beauty, like a flower opening.

Literal meaning: For a blossom (flower) to push forward and open out — to bloom.

Meanings

1 C1 idiomatic formal

Of a person, idea, or talent: to emerge fully and show great promise or beauty.

"Under her new mentor, her musical ability blossomed forth in ways no one had anticipated."

2 C1 formal

Of flowers or plants: to open and bloom in a visible, abundant way (literary).

"In April, the cherry trees blossomed forth and turned the avenue pink."

Usage notes

Literary and somewhat archaic in tone. More common in written English than spoken. Often used to describe people's talents, relationships, or ideas emerging fully. Can be used for literal flowers in poetic contexts.

Commonly used with

talent creativity beauty love potential career

Forms

Base
blossom forth
I/you/we/they
3rd person
blossoms forth
he/she/it
Past simple
blossomed forth
yesterday
Past participle
blossomed forth
have + pp
-ing form
blossoming forth
continuous

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Synonyms

blossom out flourish bloom unfold emerge come into your own

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