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prosper
[/ˈprɒspər/]
verb
prosperar
1.
to succeed in an enterprise or activity; to flourish or thrive
The business prospered under new management.
O negócio prosperou sob a nova gerência.
2.
to become rich or successful; to achieve economic success
Hard work and determination helped her prosper.
O trabalho árduo e determinação ajudaram-na a prosperar.
3.
to advance or progress favorably
The country's economy continued to prosper.
A economia do país continuou a prosperar.
Synonyms
thrive
flourish
succeed
advance
progress
boom
Antonyms
decline
fail
struggle
suffer
languish
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
prosperar
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
prosperar
Common in business contexts
Portugal
prosperar
Standard European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
prosper in business
prosper despite hardship
help someone prosper
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