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flourish
to grow or develop successfully; to thrive
Synonyms
- thrive
- prosper
- bloom
Antonyms
- wither
- decline
flourish in a sentence
Small businesses tend to flourish when the local economy is strong.
The startup flourished after securing new investors.
Where it comes from
From Latin florere 'to bloom'
Memory hook
FLOUR-ish — a plant given rich flour-like soil will flourish and grow tall.
Read it in context
- Writing at the Edges Arts