prosper

Definition

  • verb: to become very successful usually by making a lot of money
  • verb: to succeed in an enterprise or activity
  • synonyms: favor, succeed, thrive

Examples

  • The city 'prospered' [='flourished, thrived'] as a center for trade.

  • She 'prospered' as a real estate agent.

  • He hopes his business will 'prosper'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - It's only a log. - There's no need to thank me. - No, for before. - For defending me. - Your father was a good man, the kingdom prospered, our people prospered. - There were more of you? - Aye. - Yes. The men you see before you, and many men more. (..)
    2012 Snow White and the Huntsman
  • (..) Bravo, Don Corleone! Thank you. Friends, I have come here because our business together is done. We have prospered, and now it is time for us to dissolve the business relationship between us. That's it. But I do have a little surprise. Al? Your shares in the casinos. (..)
    1990 The Godfather Part III
  • (..) You wish to know where my true loyalties lie? Not with any king or queen, but with the people. The people who suffer under despots and prosper under just rule. The people whose hearts you aim to win. If you demand blind allegiance, I respect your wishes. (..)
    2017 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Stormborn Season: 7 Episode 2