Prosper
v.hopeful, capableregister not recorded
What it means
To grow, succeed, or become securely well supplied.
Reach for it when describing sustained flourishing while naming the dimension of success when possible
Independent shops prosper when the town center remains easy to reach.
Choose between these
8- playful
gain ground
when progress against competition or difficulty is central
not when The competitive idiom does not fit shared or noncomparative prosperity.
- everyday
do well
when modest accessible praise is safest
not when The phrase is vague about growth, security, and the relevant measure.
- everyday
when a defined aim is achieved
not when One success does not establish continuing prosperity.
- warm
when healthy vigorous development is central
not when Thriving may be social or biological without bringing financial security.
- professional
when movement toward a stronger position matters
not when Advancement can benefit status while wellbeing declines.
- professional
when size, reach, or capacity increases
not when Growth can be unstable, harmful, or unprofitable.
- literary
when potential develops visibly and beautifully
not when The metaphor can infantilize a person or romanticize difficult work.
- literary
when growth and visible vitality deserve emphasis
not when Flourishing may be aesthetic or cultural rather than material success.
Said against
3- fail
- decline
- languish
It naturally appears in
3- prosper together
The farms prosper together by sharing cold storage and transport.
- help prosper
Reliable broadband can help small rural services prosper.
- continue to prosper
The market will continue to prosper only if new traders can afford a stall.
Where this comes from
- wiktionary, English verb sense: to succeed or flourish opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.