Meaning & use
prosper
To succeed or thrive, especially in wealth, health, or general well-being.
See it in a sentence
The small bakery began to prosper once word of its bread spread across town.
Communities near the new railway prospered quickly as trade increased.
A note on using this word
Often used in the traditional blessing 'may you live long and prosper,' which lends it a formal tone.
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