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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