SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
flourish
verb
To grow vigorously, develop well, or achieve success.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See flourish in use
The community garden began to flourish once volunteers established a reliable schedule.
The print program begins to flourish when students complete thoughtful editions, help one another solve ordinary problems, and return for the next course.
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