Lesson 4-The Nightingale and the Rose Word study 2 bloom vi. to produce flowers, to yield flowers, to come into flower or be in flower blossom vi a.(of a seed, plant, esp a tree or plant) to produce or yield flowers; to bloom b to develop Examples: a The roses are blooming a The apple trees are blossoming a Their friendship blossomed when they found out how many interests they shared W BTLE BACW B T L E Lesson 4—The Nightingale and the Rose 2. bloom vi. to produce flowers; to yield flowers; to come into flower or be in flower blossom vi. a. (of a seed, plant, esp. a tree or plant) to produce or yield flowers; to bloom b. to develop Examples: The roses are blooming. The apple trees are blossoming. Their friendship blossomed when they found out how many interests they shared. I. Word Study