prospering

pros·per

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pros-per]
- /ˈprɒs pər/
- /ˈprɒs.pər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pros-per]
- /ˈprɒs pər/

Definitions of prospering word

verb without object prospering to be successful or fortunate, especially in financial respects; thrive; flourish. 1
verb with object prospering Archaic. to make successful or fortunate. 1

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Origin of prospering

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

1425-75; late Middle English prosperen < Latin prosperāre to make happy, derivative of prosperus prosperous

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Parts of speech for Prospering

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Prospering

prospering popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

prospering usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for prospering

adj prospering

blooming — Blooming is used by some people to emphasize what they are saying, especially when they are annoyed.
booming — perceived as too loud
boomy — characterized by an exaggerated or excessive bass sound
flourishing — growing vigorously; thriving; prosperous: a flourishing little business.
have it made — simple past tense and past participle of make1 .

adjective prospering

expanding — Present participle of expand.
mushrooming — any of various fleshy fungi including the toadstools, puffballs, coral fungi, morels, etc.
zappy — energetic, lively, or fast-moving; zippy.

All 18 Synonyms of prospering