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Definition of prosper verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

prosper

verb

NAmE//ˈprɑspər//

[intransitive]Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they prosper

he / she / it prospers

past simple prospered

-ing form prospering

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to develop in a successful way; to be successful, especially in making money synonym thrive The economy prospered under his administration. She seems to be prospering since she moved out of the city.

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Nearby words

prospector noun
prospectus noun
prosper verb
prosperity noun
prosperous adjective