prosper

Prosper is defined as to do well or succeed in life.

(verb)

An example of prosper is to become a successful architect.

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See prosper in Webster's New World College Dictionary

intransitive verb

to succeed, thrive, grow, etc. in a vigorous way

Origin: ME prosperen < MFr prosperer < L prosperare, to cause to prosper < prosperus, favorable < prospere, fortunately < pro spere < pro, according to (see pro-) + stem of spes, hope < IE base *spēi-, to flourish, succeed > speed

transitive verb

Archaic to cause to prosper

See prosper in American Heritage Dictionary 4

intransitive verb pros·pered, pros·per·ing, pros·pers
To be fortunate or successful, especially in terms of one's finances; thrive.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English prosperen

Origin: , from Old French prosperer

Origin: , from Latin prosperāre, to render fortunate

Origin: , from prosperus, favorable; see spē- in Indo-European roots

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