BLOSSOM

[verb] [I] - (of a tree or plant) to produce flowers before producing edible fruit, or (figurative) (of a person) to become more attractive, successful or completeThe cherry tree is beginning to blossom.(figurative) Since their first meeting their friendship has blossomed (= they have become good friends).(figurative) He has really blossomed (out) recently (= He has become an attractive and interesting person).(figurative) She is suddenly blossoming into (= becoming) a very attractive woman.(figurative) Sean and Sarah's friendship blossomed into love.(figurative) War put an end to their blossoming (= developing) love affair.