prosper
verb (used without object)
to be successful or fortunate, especially in financial respects; thrive; flourish.
has prospered
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present perfectof prosper (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“Under his tenure, China has prospered immensely. He’s really done an excellent job.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
Elon Musk’s company has prospered in recent years as it assumed a dominant position operating rockets and satellites, and flying crews to space.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 2, 2025
America has prospered for centuries not by walling itself off but by attracting people who bring energy, ideas, and investment.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2025
No one, though, has prospered more than the Dodgers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2024
Free of British domination, the nation has prospered and I along with it.
From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier
