No. 9,308 in Swedish
florerar
"Florera" means "to flourish," "to circulate," or "to be widespread" in English.
In a sentence
Rykten florerar kring vad som hände på festen.
Rumors are circulating around what happened at the party.
In this sentence, 'florerar' is used metaphorically to describe the widespread circulation and presence of rumors, akin to how flowers flourish in nature.
Pestens spridning florerar i staden.
The spread of the plague is flourishing in the city.
Here, 'florerar' comments on the rampant increase or presence of the plague, drawing an analogy to things that grow or spread extensively.
Under våren florerar blommorna i trädgården.
During spring, the flowers are flourishing in the garden.
In this instance, 'florerar' directly represents natural flourishing or thriving growth, particularly of flowers in the garden during springtime.
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