prosper — English Dictionary

Verb

1. To be successful; to succeed; to be fortunate or prosperous; to thrive; to make gain.

   Usage

   • Intransitive

   Examples

   More examples (1)

   Yet his passion for her had grown fiercer than ever, and he swore to himself that he would win her back from her phantasies. She, one may believe, was ready enough to listen. As she walked with him by the Sker water his words were like musick to her ears, and Alison within doors laughed to herself and saw her devices prosper.

2. To grow; to increase.

   Usage

   • Intransitive

   Examples

   And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand.

3. To favor; to render successful.

   Usage

   • Obsolete
   • Transitive

   Examples

   Prosper thou our handiwork.

   Greensleeues now farewel adue God I pray to prosper thee: For I am stil thy louer true, come once againe and loue me.

   More examples (2)

   The Gods defenders of the innocent, Will neuer proſper your intended driftes, That thus oppreſſe poore friendles paſſengers.

   All things concur to prosper our design.

Verb

1. make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

   Synonyms

   thrivefly highflourish

   Broader terms

   change stateturn

   Examples

   The new student is thriving