1. grew, flourished, or developed rapidly; sprouted or began to grow
Usage: past tense of 'bourgeon'; often used metaphorically to describe ideas, movements, or populations that expand quickly

Examples

• The city's tech industry bourgeoned after the new venture capital fund opened.
• Interest in sustainable fashion bourgeoned among younger consumers.
• New restaurants bourgeoned throughout the neighborhood over the past five years.
• The movement bourgeoned from a small group of activists into a nationwide campaign.
• Social media platforms bourgeoned in the early 2000s.
• Wildflowers bourgeoned across the meadow after the spring rains.