PROSPER

v.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
v.

To favor; to render successful. "Prosper thou our handiwork." Bk. of Common Prayer. All things concur toprosper our design. Dryden.

2.
v.

To be successful; to succeed; to be fortunate or prosperous; to thrive; to make gain. They, in their earthly Canaan placed, Long time shall dwell and prosper. Milton.

3.
v.

To grow; to increase. [Obs.] Black cherry trees prosper even to considerable timber. Evelyn.

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