To begin to grow or increase rapidly; to flourish.
From Old French 'bourgeonner' meaning 'to put forth buds,' from 'bourgeon' (bud). Related to 'bourgeois' (originally meaning 'of the town/borough'). The image is of plants budding and growing rapidly in spring.
Picture a 'budding' plant that's about to 'BURST-eon' into bloom! The word captures that exciting moment when growth accelerates rapidly. It's not just growing — it's growing with energy and promise, like spring flowers.
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