flourish
verb (used without object)
to be in a vigorous state; thrive.
flourished
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past participleof flourish.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof flourish.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
flourishverb (used without object)to be in a vigorous state; thrive.
Example Sentences
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This is a squad that has flourished under Arteta's tutelage.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
"Stromatolites could be more than 'just' a cradle of life where early microbial life flourished," says A/Prof. Burns.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
During the wet spring, she said, undergrowth flourished, leaving an enormous layer of tinder once heat waves took hold in June.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Zion was forced to close in 2018, but flourished online during the Covid-19 pandemic.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Mr. Lemoncello flourished his arm toward the ballroom doors.
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
