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prosper

[ˈprɑːspər]

prosper Definition

  • 1to be successful or fortunate, especially in financial terms
  • 2to grow or develop well and vigorously

Using prosper: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prosper" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company has prospered since it was taken over by new management.

  • Example

    She prospered as a real estate agent during the housing boom.

  • Example

    The crops are prospering due to the favorable weather conditions.

  • Example

    He hopes to prosper in his new business venture.

prosper Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for prosper

Idioms Using prosper

  • to thrive and grow successfully

    Example

    The business began to prosper and flourish after the new marketing campaign.

  • prosper at someone's expense

    to become successful or wealthy by taking advantage of someone else

    Example

    He prospered at his partner's expense, taking credit for all of their joint work.

  • a phrase used to emphasize the importance of success and growth in a particular situation or field

    Example

    In the competitive world of business, it's often a case of prosper or perish.

Phrases with prosper

  • to thrive or succeed based on a particular thing or situation

    Example

    The company has prospered on its reputation for quality products.

  • to benefit or gain advantage from a particular thing or situation

    Example

    The business has prospered from the recent tax cuts.

  • to be successful or do well in a particular field or area

    Example

    She has prospered in the tech industry.

Origins of prosper

from Old French 'prosperer', from Latin 'prosperare', meaning 'cause to succeed'

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Summary: prosper in Brief

To 'prosper' [ˈprɑːspər] is to be successful or fortunate, particularly in financial terms, or to grow and develop well. It can refer to businesses, crops, individuals, and more, as in 'The company has prospered since it was taken over by new management.' 'Prosper' also appears in phrases like 'prosper on,' 'prosper from,' and 'prosper in,' indicating thriving based on a particular thing or situation. Idioms like 'prosper and flourish' and 'prosper or perish' emphasize the importance of success and growth.

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