Prosper (Verb)
Meaning
Make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance; "The new student is thriving".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The company will prosper under the guidance of its new CEO who has a proven track record of success.
- As an artist, she began to prosper in her late twenties when her work gained recognition from galleries worldwide.
- After years of hard work, the small town finally started to prosper once the new infrastructure was built.
- The city's economy has managed to prosper during a global downturn due to its diverse industries.
- History books show that ancient civilization prospered during a long period of peace and stability under a strong ruler.