Simple Definition of burgeon

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burgeon

verb

burgeons; burgeoned; burgeoning
formal : to grow or develop quickly
The market for collectibles has burgeoned in recent years.

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“Burgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/burgeon. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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