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prospered


Meanings
  • Verb

    1. To have succeeded, especially financially; thrive.

  • Verb

    2. To undergo or cause to undergo a process of growth, especially when assisting that growth.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with prospered
departed , reparted , aparted
Variants
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prosper , prospered , prospering , prospers
Forms
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prospered, prospering, prosperedly


Etymology
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From Old French prosperer, from prospér 'to fare well, prosper' + -er 'to do'. Related to prosperité 'prosperity'.


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  1. The word prospered is related to the word prosperity.

  2. Prospered was first used in English in the 14th century.

  3. Prospered is a homograph of the word prosperity.


Related Concepts
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  1. Success: Prospered is a verb that describes the state or condition of having achieved success or prosperity.

  2. Growth: Prospered is also a verb that describes the process of undergoing growth or development.


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Prospered has been used extensively in literature and poetry to describe success and growth. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Merchant of Venice', Antonio says, 'I have a journey, sweet Antonio: / Yet scarce am I gone from thee, but lo! / The very first frame where I entreat / Your leave to go from you, doth put me most / In mind of your decease: so with a heavy heart, / I return unto my bosom.' In this context, Antonio is expressing his prosperity and success in business but also the bittersweet feeling of leaving his loved ones behind.

How to Memorize "prospered"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a tree growing tall and strong, with its roots deep in the ground and branches reaching towards the sky. This tree represents the idea of prospering and growing.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word prospered with the image of a wealthy businessperson or a successful farmer.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'People Usually Successfully Prosper Everyday' to remember the meaning of prospered.


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