B2verbbusinessmoney
US/ˈprɑː.spər/
UK/ˈprɒs.pə/
to become successful, especially by making money
In context
Small businesses prosper when rents are low and the rules are simple.
Hoi An prospered for centuries as a trading port for Japanese and Chinese merchants.
Her bakery continued to prosper even after a big chain opened nearby.
Words that go with prosper
verb + adverb
- prosper financiallydo well and earn a lot of moneyFew people prospered financially during the long recession.
- prosper economicallybecome successful as an economyThe region began to prosper economically after the new port opened.
verb + preposition
- prosper inbe successful in a place or fieldSmall family businesses can prosper in a competitive market.
- prosper underdo well while a leader or system is in controlThe company began to prosper under her new leadership.