Meaning & use

prospering

verb·Academic

Growing or developing successfully, especially in wealth, health, or business.

See it in a sentence

The small bakery kept prospering long after larger chains moved into the neighborhood.

Their friendship kept prospering even after they moved to different countries.

A note on using this word

Prospering is most often used of businesses, economies, or people's fortunes, and pairs naturally with despite or even though.

Words with a similar meaning

thrivingflourishingsucceeding

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Words with an opposite meaning

failingstruggling

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