Prosper Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

prosper

/ˈprɑːspɚ/

verb

prospers;

prospered;

prospering

prosper

/ˈprɑːspɚ/

verb

prospers;

prospered;

prospering

Britannica Dictionary definition of PROSPER

[no object]

1

:

to become very successful usually by making a lot of money

• She prospered as a real estate agent.
• He hopes his business will prosper.

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2

:

to become very active, healthy, or strong

• The city prospered [=_flourished, thrived_] as a center for trade.
• No crop can prosper in this heat.
• The economy is prospering.

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