OXFORD 9000
📚 verb • entry_id 19969

flourish

/ˈflʌɹ.ɪʃ/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
florecer • florescer • medrar
To thrive or grow well.
'Twas early June, the new grass was flourishing everywheres, the posies in the yard—peonies and such—in full bloom, the sun was shining, and the water of the bay was blue, with lig…
The barley flourished in the warm weather.
florecer • florescer • prosperar
To prosper or fare well.
The cooperation flourished as the customers rushed in the business.
The town flourished with the coming of the railway.