Prosper
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɹɒspə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Prosper is a verb meaning (intransitive) To be successful; to succeed; to be fortunate or prosperous; to thrive; to make gain.
Meaning
(intransitive) To be successful; to succeed; to be fortunate or prosperous; to thrive; to make gain.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To grow; to increase.
- (transitive, obsolete) To favor; to render successful.
Example Sentences
Prosper thou our handiwork.
All things concur to prosper our design.
And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand.
Greensleeues now farewel adue God I pray to prosper thee: For I am stil thy louer true, come once againe and loue me.
Word Forms
- prospers
- prospering
- prospered
- prospre
Synonyms for prosper
Depending on context, synonyms include gain, grow, thrive, flourish, succeed, expand.
Antonyms for prosper
Common opposites include decline, fail, fall.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thrive, flourish, expand, boom, prosperity, prosperous.
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Sources & Attribution
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