Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > B Synonyms of bud Find synonyms for: Noun 1. bud, flower, bloom, blossom usage: a partially opened flower 2. bud, sprout usage: a swelling on a plant stem consisting of overlapping immature leaves or petals Verb 1. bud, develop usage: develop buds; "The hibiscus is budding!" 2. bud, begin, start usage: start to grow or develop; "a budding friendship" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of bud (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: recherch Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language