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prosper

 

[ ˈprɒspə(r) ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

financial success

To prosper means to be successful, especially in terms of wealth or financial well-being. It involves thriving, flourishing, and being financially secure.

Synonyms

blossom, boom, flourish, succeed, thrive

Examples of usage

  • Despite the economic downturn, the company continued to prosper and expand.
  • She worked hard to prosper in her career and eventually became a successful entrepreneur.
Context #2 | Noun

person who is successful

A prosper is a person who is successful, especially in terms of financial matters. This individual is often seen as thriving, flourishing, and achieving financial security.

Synonyms

achiever, high-flier, mogul, successful person, winner

Examples of usage

  • He was considered a prosper in the business world due to his successful investments.
  • She worked hard to become a prosper and achieve financial independence.

Translations

Translations of the word "prosper" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prosperar

🇮🇳 समृद्ध होना

🇩🇪 gedeihen

🇮🇩 makmur

🇺🇦 процвітати

🇵🇱 prosperować

🇯🇵 繁栄する (han'ei suru)

🇫🇷 prospérer

🇪🇸 prosperar

🇹🇷 başarılı olmak

🇰🇷 번영하다 (beonyeonghada)

🇸🇦 ازدهر

🇨🇿 prosperovat

🇸🇰 prosperovať

🇨🇳 繁荣 (fánróng)

🇸🇮 uspevati

🇮🇸 blómstra

🇰🇿 гүлдену

🇬🇪 გაძლიერება

🇦🇿 çiçəklənmək

🇲🇽 prosperar

Etymology

The word 'prosper' originated from the Latin word 'prosperare', which means 'to cause to succeed'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. Over time, 'prosper' has come to signify not only financial success but also general well-being and flourishing in various aspects of life.

See also: prospering, prosperity, prosperous.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,466, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.