prospered

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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After his career prospered, he bought his wife a fur coat one Christmas and, to make the gift more of a surprise, wrapped it in a microwave box.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

There were busts as well as booms - oil has always been a volatile commodity - but on the whole Aberdeen prospered, with the Granite City acquiring a new nickname: Europe's oil capital.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Under Bedford’s able leadership, England’s cause initially prospered.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Put another way, the market has prospered despite the uncertainty.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

Which she did, and did well, and the dominions on and about Mount Huon prospered and flourished under her command.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman