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'.