Flourish
To grow, develop, or thrive; to be successful or prosperous.
verbFlourish
To grow, develop, or thrive; to be successful or prosperous.
verbImagine This
Picture a neglected garden that, after careful tending, bursts into lush growth: vines climb, flowers bloom, and the entire space feels vibrant and thriving.
Sounds Like
FLOUR-ish (sounds like 'flower' + 'ish')
Looks Like
looks like 'flower' with an 'ish' suffix; visually resembles the word 'flower'
Remember This
The root flor- means flower; flourish comes from Latin florere meaning to blossom. The word also exists as a noun meaning a decorative gesture or embellishment.
Other Forms
Note
As a verb, flourish means to grow vigorously or prosper. As a noun, it refers to a dramatic or decorative gesture, stroke, or embellishment. Do not confuse with 'florid' (overly ornate) or with the plant-specific 'flower'.
Study Deeper
- The town began to flourish after the new investment arrived.
- Her talents flourished in the creative environment of the school.
From Old French flourir 'to flower, to bloom', from Latin florΔre 'to blossom'; the noun sense 'a decorative stroke' derives from the idea of flourishing in writing or art.
Mnemonic: FLOURISH = FLOWER + ISH. Imagine a garden that is so vibrant it looks FLOWER-ISH, helping you remember that it means to grow and thrive.
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verbTo grow, develop, or be successful; to flourish, especially under favorable conditions.
Prosper
verbto be successful or thriving, especially financially; to flourish or gain wealth, health, or influence.
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verbTo give up completely, to desert or leave behind, or to relinquish a claim, plan, or responsibility.
Abate
verbTo decrease in amount or intensity; to reduce or end something.
Abolish
verbTo formally end or repeal a system, practice, or institution; to officially put an end to something established.
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verbTo shorten (a text, speech, or other work) by omitting parts; to condense.