prospers; prospered; prospering
1
: to become very successful usually by making a lot of money
She prospered as a real estate agent.
He hopes his business will prosper.
2
: to become very active, healthy, or strong
The city prospered [=flourished, thrived] as a center for trade.
No crop can prosper in this heat.
The economy is prospering.
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“Prosper.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/prosper. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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