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

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

From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026

After his career prospered, he bought his wife a fur coat one Christmas and, to make the gift more of a surprise, wrapped it in a microwave box.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

With more lower-ranked teams, the world's best attackers have prospered.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

For much of the last century, colleges prospered with the same playbook: enrolling a larger slice of an ever-growing pool of prospective students, raising tuition and investing in campus amenities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026

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

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