Prosper

/ˈpɹɒspə(ɹ)/ · verb

Meaning

(intransitive) To be successful; to succeed; to be fortunate or prosperous; to thrive; to make gain..

Definitions by Sense

1. (intransitive) To be successful; to succeed; to be fortunate or prosperous; to thrive; to make gain.
2. (intransitive) To grow; to increase.
3. (transitive, obsolete) To favor; to render successful.

Example Sentences

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.

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

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.

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.

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Word Forms

• prospers
• prospering
• prospered
• prospre

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