Dictionary entryCEFR C2verb

burgeon

IPA pronunciation: /ˈbɜː.dʒən/

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Russian meaning

Разрастаться, быстро расти

English definition

Begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish.

Example

The market for computer-based English proficiency exams is burgeoning worldwide.

Collocations

burgeoning demand
burgeoning population
burgeon rapidly

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