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

1. She prospered as a real estate agent.
2. He hopes his business will prosper.
3. 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

Related to PROSPER

Synonyms: burgeon (also bourgeon), flourish, thrive

Antonyms: fail

Related Words: luxuriate, overgrow, proliferate, shoot up; germinate, root, sprout; bloom, flower, fruit, produce, propagate, regenerate, seed

Near Antonyms: flounder, struggle

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