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abound in

To be abundant or plentiful with. In the spring, the fields abound in blooming tulips.

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abound with

To be abundant or plentiful with. The world abounds with criminals and scam artists looking to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. In the spring, the fields abound with blooming tulips.

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abound in something

to be rich and abundant in something; to have plenty of something. (A bit formal.) The entire area abounds in game and fish.

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abound with someone or something

to be plentiful with particular persons, other living beings, or objects. The world abounds with talented people who are too shy to develop their talents.

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abound with

or abound in

v.

To be brimming with something plentiful: The lake by the cabin abounds with fish.The quaint villa abounded with charm.

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