prosper
pros·per
verb \ˈpräs-pər\pros·peredpros·per·ing\-p(ə-)riŋ\
Definition of PROSPER
intransitive verb
1
: to succeed in an enterprise or activity; especially : to achieve economic success
2
: to become strong and flourishing
transitive verb
: to cause to succeed or thrive
Examples of PROSPER
- She prospered as a real estate agent.
- He hopes his business will prosper.
- No crop can prosper in this heat.
Origin of PROSPER
Middle English, from Anglo-French prosperer, from Latin prosperare to cause to succeed, from prosperus favorable
First Known Use: 14th century
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