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prosper

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈprɑːspər/ · UK /ˈprɒspə/

prosper means: To do well and become successful or wealthy.

verb

BECOME SUCCESSFULB2

To do well and become successful or wealthy.

  • His business began to prosper.
  • The town prospered after the new railway opened.
  • Can small companies prosper in this market?

How to use it: prosper in something (She prospered in the clothing trade.)

Similar words: thrive, succeed, flourish

Opposites: fail, decline

Common phrases: prosper in business, grow and prosper, prosper under someone

GROW WELLC1

To grow strongly and produce many young animals or new plants.

  • The plants prosper in rich soil.
  • The rabbits prospered with plenty of food and shelter.
  • Few species can prosper in such dry conditions.

How to use it: prosper in something (These plants prosper in warm, wet conditions.)

Similar words: thrive, flourish

Opposites: wither, decline

Common phrases: prosper in shade, prosper in something

Questions about prosper

What does prosper mean?

To do well and become successful or wealthy.

What is prosper in other languages?

Türkçe: gelişmek · Español: prosperar · Français: prospérer · Deutsch: gedeihen · Italiano: prosperare · 日本語: 繁栄する

How do you pronounce prosper?

In American English /ˈprɑːspər/; in British English /ˈprɒspə/.

How do you use prosper in a sentence?

His business began to prosper. The town prospered after the new railway opened.

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