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flourish

Q: How is the word 'flourish' distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of flourish are brandish , swing , thrash , and wave . While all these words mean "to wield or cause to move to and fro or up and down," flourish suggests vigorous, ostentatious, graceful movement. // flourished the winning lottery ticket

Q: When is it sensible to use 'brandish' instead of 'flourish'?

The meanings of brandish and flourish largely overlap; however, brandish implies threatening or menacing motion. // brandishing a knife

Q: When could 'swing' be used to replace 'flourish'?

While the synonyms swing and flourish are close in meaning, swing implies regular or uniform movement. // swing the rope back and forth

Q: When might 'thrash' be a better fit than 'flourish'?

The synonyms thrash and flourish are sometimes interchangeable, but thrash suggests vigorous, abrupt, violent movement. // an infant thrashing his arms about

Q: When can 'wave' be used instead of 'flourish'?

While in some cases nearly identical to flourish , wave usually implies smooth or continuous motion. // waving the flag

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Synonyms & Antonyms of flourish

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 to grow vigorously

that plant flourishes in cool, wet weather

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2 to reach a desired level of accomplishment

the arts program flourished once it received adequate funding

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excel

Phrases Synonymous with flourish

Near Antonyms for flourish

flounder,
struggle

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fail

flourish

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Synonyms & Antonyms of flourish (Entry 2 of 2)

1 as in wave, beckon

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for flourish

indication,
motion

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2 as in ruffle, flounce

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Frequently Asked Questions About flourish

How is the word flourish distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of flourish are brandish, swing, thrash, and wave. While all these words mean "to wield or cause to move to and fro or up and down," flourish suggests vigorous, ostentatious, graceful movement.

flourished the winning lottery ticket