prosper

[pros-per] / ˈprɒs pər /

VERB

be fortunate; succeed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bloom blossom catch on do well flourish multiply thrive

STRONG

advance arrive augment batten bear benefit fatten flower gain increase produce progress rise score yield

WEAK

be enriched bear fruit become rich become wealthy do wonders fare well feather nest get on get there go places go to town grow rich hit it big hit the jackpot make a killing make good make it make mark make money make out strike it rich turn out well

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail languish shrink shrivel wither

STRONG

decline decrease lose recede refuse retreat retrogress stop

Example Sentences

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The Founding Fathers believed the United States could not prosper if its citizens lacked virtue.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, the state’s economy has prospered as the Governor has welcomed companies and data centers.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was a more optimistic era; the generals could see their South East Asian neighbours prospering through trade with the Western world, and they wanted an end to crippling economic sanctions.

From BBC

But I am soft-hearted — you may say soft-headed — regarding this good-hearted TV galaxy, willing to go wherever the cosmic winds do blow, always hoping for it to live long and prosper.

From Los Angeles Times

"Family farms are the part of the fabric of NI, making significant contributions to the economy, environment and society. It is imperative that they are safeguarded and allowed to prosper for generations to come."

From BBC

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