As a noun, it's a synonym for "flower", as a verb, it's to blossom or come into one's own
in 
early/adult life see also change of life ... of being active and exciting synonym 
vitality This is a great holiday resort that is full of .... come to life ... a situation that 
cannot be changed, especially one that is unpleasant It's a fact .... (have) a life of 
its own.