English / word
flourish
verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to grow or develop in a healthy, vigorous, or successful way; thrive
In context
01
Local crafts began to flourish after tourism expanded.
02
Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.
Synonyms
bloom,succeed,grow
Antonyms
fail,decline,wither
Collocations
flourish in business,flourish under,continue to flourish
Verb forms
Past: flourished · Past participle: flourished · -ing: flourishing