prosper
pronunciation
How to pronounce prosper in British English:
UK [ˈprɒspə(r)]
How to pronounce prosper in American English:
US [ˈprɑːspər]
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- Verb:
- grow stronger
- gain in wealth
Word Origin
- prosper (v.)
- mid-14c., from Old French prosperer (14c.) and directly from Latin prosperare "cause to succeed, render happy," from prosperus "favorable, fortunate, prosperous," perhaps literally "agreeable to one's wishes," traditionally regarded as from Old Latin pro spere "according to expectation, according to one's hope," from pro "for" + ablative of spes "hope," from PIE root *spe- "to flourish, succeed, thrive, prosper" (see speed (n.)).
Example
- 1. In the center ring , partnerships flourish and prosper .
- 2. As others prosper , they fall further behind .
- 3. To prosper , a nation needs a well-educated workforce .
- 4. But these days no serious organisation can prosper without them .
- 5. Prosper our beloved city , arkalyk !