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PROSP-uh/ˈprɒspə/

To prosper is to succeed, especially financially, or to grow strong: prosper without cover, a sitting that will not prosper. Thrive (already in the dictionary) is the close twin; growth talk does not name an invigilator.

Meaning

To succeed, especially financially, or to grow strong (from thrive, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “The sitting will not prosper without a named invigilator.”
• “Thrive is already in this course. Flourish is the close twin. Growth is a slogan. A name on the log is cover. Write the name; then keep the growth if the sitting still stands.”

Good to know

Succeed and grow, especially in money. Close: thrive (already in the dictionary). Growth talk ≠ cover.

Near in meaning

thrive, flourish, succeed

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