What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bachelor appeared, having acquired some flowers (7)" mean?

The definition is "having acquired some flowers". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). B (synonym of "Bachelor") + LOOMED (synonym of "appeared,"); definition: "having acquired some flowers" The answer is BLOOMED.

Bachelor appeared, having acquired some flowers (7)

Times Cryptic #28996 | 17 Across | 2024-08-15 flower

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