prosper
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɹɑspɝ// UK //pɹˈɒspɐ// pros·per
v. to be successful and do well, especially by making a lot of money or growing strong.
v. to flourish or succeed financially; to grow vigorously in a favorable environment.
The small business continues to prosper in the new neighborhood.
Local farmers hope the crops will prosper this season after the long-awaited rainfall.
While many industries struggled during the economic downturn, the technology sector managed to prosper by adapting quickly to the shift in consumer behavior.
Usage
The verb is intransitive and does not take a direct object.
- Verbprosper
- Nounprosperity
- Adjectiveprosperous