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prosper

/ˈpɹɒspə(ɹ)/

Meanings
  • Verb

    Succeed or progress particularly well; thrive.

    - "The company prospered after the new CEO took over."
    - "With hard work and dedication, we can all prosper."
  • Adjective

    Flourish, be successful or thrive.

    - "The prosperous farmer owned several large fields."
    - "The prosperous city had a vibrant economy."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpɹɒspə(ɹ)/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with prosper
treasurer , pleasurer , measurer , displeasurer
Variants
List of all variants of prosper that leads to same result
prosper , prospered , prospering , prospers , Merimee , Prosper Mérimée
Forms
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prospered, prospering, prosperous


Etymology
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Old English 'prosperan' from 'prosper' meaning 'forward' + 'feran' meaning 'to carry'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'prosper' is related to the word 'progress'.

  2. In ancient Rome, a prosper symbol was often depicted as a cornucopia, a horn of plenty filled with fruits and vegetables.


Related Concepts
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  1. Wealth: Prosperity is often associated with having a significant amount of wealth or financial resources.

  2. Success: Prosperity is a synonym for success and implies the achievement of one's goals and dreams.


Culture
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Prosper has been used extensively in literature and art to represent success, wealth, and good fortune. In many cultures, prosperity is seen as a sign of divine blessing or a reward for hard work and dedication.

How to Memorize "prosper"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a tree growing tall and strong, its branches reaching for the sky. With each passing year, the tree becomes more prosperous, its leaves growing fuller and its trunk growing stronger.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'prosper' with the image of a wealthy person or a successful business.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Prosper Pushes People Past Poverty' to remember the meaning of the word.


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