prosper
verb (used without object)
to be successful or fortunate, especially in financial respects; thrive; flourish.
prospers
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present tense formof prosper (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Yet to our mind the remarkable news of this anniversary is that our free republic has stood for a quarter millennium and prospers still.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
“When Indonesia prospers, the region prosters,” Lee said.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 29, 2024
Western analysts say the counteroffensive, even if it prospers, won’t end the war which started with Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 4, 2023
Patriotism is wanting to make your city better so that it prospers.
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2022
"The realm prospers from such events, my lord," Grand Maester Pycelle said.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
