Prosper — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈprä-spər/ pros·per

Meaning & Definition of Prosper

Prosper (verb)

  1. to succeed in an enterprise or activity; especially, to achieve economic success
  2. to become strong and flourishing
  3. to cause to succeed or thrive

Prosper (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to grow vigorously

    "the plants seem to be prospering on the new fertilizers"

    similar: burgeon, flourish, thrive
    related: luxuriate, overgrow, proliferate, shoot up, germinate, root, sprout, bloom, flower, fruit, produce, propagate, regenerate, seed

  2. to reach a desired level of accomplishment

    "began to prosper after years of crushing setbacks"

    similar: arrive, flourish, succeed, thrive, come into one's own, cut it, cut the mustard, get ahead, get somewhere, get there, hack it, hit it big, make good, make it, make one's mark, make the grade
    related: prevail, triumph, win, excel
    opposite: fail
    near: flounder, struggle

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Prosper

The most common words with a similar meaning to Prosper:

burgeon, flourish, thrive, arrive, succeed, come into one's own, cut it, cut the mustard, get ahead, get somewhere, get there, hack it, hit it big, make good, make it, make one's mark, make the grade

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Prosper

Words with the opposite meaning of Prosper:

fail

Related Words for Prosper

luxuriate, overgrow, proliferate, shoot up, germinate, root, sprout, bloom, flower, fruit, produce, propagate, regenerate, seed, prevail, triumph, win, excel

Near Antonyms of Prosper

flounder, struggle

Word Forms of Prosper

Inflections: prospered, prospering

Origin & Etymology of Prosper

Middle English prosperen, borrowed from Anglo-French prosperer "to promote, foster, be fortunate or successful," borrowed from Latin prosperāre "to cause to succeed, further" (Medieval Latin also, in passive, "to be granted success, succeed"), verbal derivative of prosperus "agreeable to one's wishes, successful, prosperous"

First known use: 14th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Prosper

What does "Prosper" mean?

"Prosper" means to succeed in an enterprise or activity; especially, to achieve economic success. As a verb, it is defined as: to succeed in an enterprise or activity; especially, to achieve economic success. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Prosper"?

Other words for "Prosper" include burgeon, flourish, thrive, arrive, succeed, come into one's own, cut it and cut the mustard. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Prosper" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Prosper"?

There are 35 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Prosper". Common alternatives include burgeon, flourish, thrive, arrive, succeed, come into one's own, cut it, cut the mustard, get ahead and get somewhere.

What is the opposite of "Prosper"?

Antonyms of "Prosper" include fail. Near antonyms include flounder and struggle.

How do you use "Prosper" in a sentence?

Examples of "Prosper" in a sentence: "the plants seem to be prospering on the new fertilizers"; "began to prosper after years of crushing setbacks".

Is "Prosper" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Prosper" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Prosper"?

"Prosper" is pronounced /ˈprä-spər/ and divided into syllables as pros·per.

What is the origin of the word "Prosper"?

"Prosper" comes from Middle English prosperen, borrowed from Anglo-French prosperer "to promote, foster, be fortunate or successful," borrowed from Latin prosperāre "to cause to succeed, further" (Medieval Latin also, in passive, "to be granted success, succeed"), verbal derivative of prosperus "agreeable to one's wishes, successful, prosperous". First known use: 14th centuryi.