Main Entry: pros·per

Pronunciation: \ˈpräs-pər\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): pros·pered; pros·per·ing \-p(ə-)riŋ\

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French prosperer, from Latin prosperare to cause to succeed, from prosperus favorable

Date: 14th century

intransitive verb 1 : to succeed in an enterprise or activity; especially : to achieve economic success
2 : to become strong and flourishingtransitive verb : to cause to succeed or thrive