prosper
verb (used without object)
to be successful or fortunate, especially in financial respects; thrive; flourish.
have prospered
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present perfectof prosper.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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Grandma is a widow of modest means, while her child and spouse have prospered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
“I think my pitch in the green-light meeting was the studios have prospered so much when they’re brave enough to pair a big idea with a visionary director,” Robbie told Collider earlier this year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2023
Other cities with stable populations have prospered as well, using a similar playbook.
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2023
One is a potential rebound in U.S. inflation, which could stoke bets on more Fed hawkishness and unwind many of the anti-dollar trades that have prospered this year.
From Reuters ● Jul. 14, 2023
But I have prospered in my bargains with stock.
From Trevlyn Hold by Mrs. Henry Wood
