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Definitions for: Prosper [v] grow stronger; "The economy was booming"
[v] gain in wealth
Webster (1913) Definition: Pros"per, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Prospered; p. pr. &
vb. n. Prospering.] [F. prosp['e]rer v. i., or L.
prosperare, v. i., or L. prosperare, v. t., fr. prosper or
prosperus. See Prosperous.]
To favor; to render successful. ``Prosper thou our
handiwork.'' --Bk. of Common Prayer.
All things concur toprosper our design. --Dryden.
Pros"per, v. i.
1. To be successful; to succeed; to be fortunate or
prosperous; to thrive; to make gain.
They, in their earthly Canaan placed, Long time
shall dwell and prosper. --Milton.
2. To grow; to increase. [Obs.]
Black cherry trees prosper even to considerable
timber. --Evelyn.
Synonyms: boom, expand, fligh high, flourish, flourish, get ahead, thrive, thrive
See Also: change state, grow, luxuriate, revive, turn
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