prospered

VERB

be fortunate; succeed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bloom blossom catch on do well flourish multiply thrive

STRONG

advance arrive augment batten bear benefit fatten flower gain increase produce progress rise score yield

WEAK

be enriched bear fruit become rich become wealthy do wonders fare well feather nest get on get there go places go to town grow rich hit it big hit the jackpot make a killing make good make it make mark make money make out strike it rich turn out well

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail languish shrink shrivel wither

STRONG

decline decrease lose recede refuse retreat retrogress stop

Example Sentences

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prospered

It is an example, he said, of how Saguenay has prospered supplying U.S. industry with raw materials—and has become a market for American products built with them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

Barabak: Becerra right away lays down the man o’ the people card, noting his parents came to California with just $12 and prospered.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

“Under his tenure, China has prospered immensely. He’s really done an excellent job.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

Unyoked from racial prejudices and prohibitions, Eston’s progeny prospered.

From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026

Dae Hyun’s cousin did help, and they prospered, faith rewarded.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon

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