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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He said the bank and local communities “can work together” to help people prosper by buying homes and getting higher-paying jobs.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

But recent rounds suggest he has developed qualities requiring mere preservation to prosper at Augusta.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Asked where he had found the belief to prosper on the NFL's biggest stage after being traded between five teams over eight years, Darnold responded: "It's easy. My teammates and my coaches."

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

For D’Amaro, part of the challenge will be living up to the standards set by Iger, who helped the company prosper during his long career.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

“You’ve learned well enough. We’ll prosper as long as you do as I’ve taught you.”

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi

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