prosper — to succeed in material terms; be financially successful
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to succeed in material terms; be financially successful
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɑːspər/
Example Sentences
- The pizza shop prospered so much that the owner bought a yacht shaped like a pepperoni.
- Companies that adapt to change tend to prosper in the modern economy.
- His cat café prospered beyond his wildest dreams - even the cats started wearing tiny business suits.
prosper
VERB[/ˈprɑːspər/]
to succeed in material terms; be financially successful
A business owner prospers as their company expands successfully
Hold jasper tight, hear the whisper, and prosper!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'prosperare', derived from 'prosperus' meaning fortunate or favorable. The Latin root is related to 'pro-' (forward) and 'spes' (hope), suggesting moving forward with favorable outcomes.
Breakdown
pro- (forward, favorable) + -sper- (from Latin spes, hope) + -ous/-are (verb ending) = to succeed or thrive
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📝Examples
“The pizza shop prospered so much that the owner bought a yacht shaped like a pepperoni.”
“Companies that adapt to change tend to prosper in the modern economy.”
“His cat café prospered beyond his wildest dreams - even the cats started wearing tiny business suits.”
“Many startups fail in their first year, but those with solid plans often prosper.”
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