Effloresces

/ˌɛf.ləˈrɛs.ɪz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of 'effloresce'; blooms, flowers, or reaches peak development.

Etymology

Present tense third person form of 'effloresce,' formed by adding '-es' to the base verb.

Kelly Says

When a writer says a character 'effloresces' in a novel, they're using botanical language to show human growth—it's much more specific and poetic than just saying 'develops' or 'matures.'

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