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

That would drain the nation of the talent and resources it needs to stabilize, grow and prosper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Even with the Asia Cup on the horizon and the departure of key players such as Yui Hasegawa, they look well equipped to prosper.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 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

And likewise, two men prosper equally employing two different means, one being cautious and the other impetuous.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

prosper

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