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

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prospered

When Romualdo Jr. was about 5, his mother married a Scottish-born sea captain who had prospered in California.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

As immigrant families prospered and moved to the suburbs, their children had ample career opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 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

“Good men who pledged me their swords and prospered greatly by that service.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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