First Known Use: 14th century
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prosper
verb pros·per \ˈpräs-pər\
: to become very successful usually by making a lot of money
: to become very active, healthy, or strong
pros·peredpros·per·ing \-p(ə-)riŋ\
Full Definition of PROSPER
intransitive verb
1
: to succeed in an enterprise or activity; especially : to achieve economic success
2
: to become strong and flourishing
transitive verb
: to cause to succeed or thrive
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Origin of PROSPER
Middle English, from Anglo-French prosperer, from Latin prosperare to cause to succeed, from prosperus favorable
PROSPERING Defined for Kids
prosper
verb pros·per \ˈprä-spər\
pros·peredpros·per·ing
Definition of PROSPER for Kids
1
: to become successful usually by making money
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