PROSPERS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

prospers

verb

Definition of prospers next

present tense third-person singular of prosper

as in thrives

to grow vigorously the plants seem to be prospering on the new fertilizers

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as in flourishes

to reach a desired level of accomplishment began to prosper after years of crushing setbacks

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Recent Examples of prospers Which is a long way of saying that Live Nation prospers at least somewhat because its executives uniquely saw a future in the concert space that its competitors did not. —

John Tamny, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 Perhaps Javier prospers in ways Alcantara couldn’t. —

Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2025

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Moore’s film shows someone who thrives with on-time throws and running his routes to get where he’s supposed to be to exploit the defense.

— Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
This native perennial thrives in rich, moist, almost swampy soil.

— Lynn McAlpine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026