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Synonyms for bud

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

Synonyms for bud

a source of further growth and development

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a young person between birth and puberty

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a person whom one knows well, likes, and trusts

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Words related to bud

a partially opened flower

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a swelling on a plant stem consisting of overlapping immature leaves or petals

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develop buds

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start to grow or develop

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The disparity between Carl as giver and Gekko as taker is illustrated in Bud's first meeting with Gekko, which takes place soon after Bud makes his prideful promise to Carl.
Bud's estrangement from Carl is emphasized by the fact that this crucial scene takes place not in Gekko's office nor in Carl's bar, but in Bud's new penthouse.
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