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US/ˈflɜːr.ɪʃ/
UK/ˈflʌr.ɪʃ/
to grow or develop well and successfully
In context
Street food businesses flourish in cities where rents are low.
The coffee trade flourished in the Central Highlands in the 1990s.
Children flourish when they feel safe and supported at school.
Words that go with flourish
verb + preposition
- flourish ingrow and do well in a place or situationSmall businesses can flourish in a growing city.
- flourish underdo well while someone or something is in chargeThe arts flourished under the new king.
adjective + noun
- flourishing economyan economy that is growing and successfulThe country has a flourishing economy based on tourism.
- flourishing businessa company that is growing and making moneyShe runs a flourishing business selling coffee beans online.