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What's the difference between "thrive", "flourish" and "prosper"? Are they always interchangeable?

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Rebecca

These words are fairly similar in meaning. "Thrive" means to grow or to be successful. "Flourish" means to grow or develop successfully. "Prosper" means to become successful. These words are synonyms to each other and could be used interchangeably depending on the context. Ex: She is flourishing at her new job. Ex: "Live long and prosper" is a famous quote from Star Trek. Ex: If you work hard, you will thrive in life.

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