prosper
Translation
to prosper, to thrive, to flourish, to succeed
Examples
The business began to prosper.
The business began to prosper.
We hope our children will prosper in life.
We hope our children will prosper in life.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) prospers to be successful and fortunate The city prospered during that time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: thrive, flourish, succeed; Antonyms: fail, decline
Etymology
From Latin 'prosperare', from 'prosperus' meaning 'favourable, successful'. Related to 'pro-' (for) + 'spes' (hope). The original sense is 'for hope'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'pro' as positive or forward, so to 'prosper' is to have positive growth and success.