flourish — to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈflɜːrɪʃ/
Example Sentences
- My bank account finally started to flourish after I stopped buying expensive coffee every day.
- The detective flourished the evidence dramatically, as if he were in a TV show.
- Children tend to flourish in environments where they feel safe and loved.
flourish
VERB[/ˈflɜːrɪʃ/]
to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment
The bakery began to flourish after word spread across town.
Nourish what you cherish, watch it flourish!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'floriss-' (stem of florir), derived from Latin 'florere' meaning 'to bloom' or 'to flower', ultimately from 'flos' meaning 'flower'.
Breakdown
flor- (flower, bloom) + -ish (verb suffix meaning 'to make' or 'to cause to be') = flourish (to bloom or thrive)
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📝Examples
“My bank account finally started to flourish after I stopped buying expensive coffee every day.”
“The detective flourished the evidence dramatically, as if he were in a TV show.”
“Children tend to flourish in environments where they feel safe and loved.”
“She ended her presentation with a flourish, throwing glitter into the air.”
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