flourish

flour-ish · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way.

  2. 2.

    To be successful; to prosper.

  3. 3.

    To wave something about dramatically.

  4. 4.

    (as noun) A bold or extravagant gesture or action.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    with a flourish — with a dramatic gesture
  • •
    flourish one's credentials — to display qualifications prominently

Related words

Antonyms: decline, languish, wither
See also: bloom, prosper, thrive
Synonyms: bloom, prosper, thrive

Etymology

From Old French floriss-, stem of florir ("to bloom"), from Latin florere ("to bloom, flourish"), from flos ("flower").