flourish
9 synonyms and 5 antonyms for flourish, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To grow, develop, or succeed vigorously.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To grow, develop, or succeed vigorously.
“Small businesses flourished in the years after the recession ended.”
Opposites
How to use flourish
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
flourish under
a flourish of the pen
businesses flourish
with a flourish
Etymology
From Old French florir, "to flower," ultimately from Latin florere ("to bloom"), the same root behind "flower" and "florid."
Full origin of flourish →Frequently asked questions
What does “flourish” mean?
The word “flourish” means to grow, develop, or succeed vigorously. In plain terms, to thrive and do well, or (as a noun/verb) to make a showy, dramatic gesture.
How do you pronounce “flourish”?
“Flourish” is pronounced FLUHR-ihsh (/ˈflʌɹ.ɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “flourish” in a sentence?
Here is “flourish” used in a sentence: “Small businesses flourished in the years after the recession ended.”
What part of speech is “flourish”?
Depending on how it is used, “flourish” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “flourish” come from?
The word “flourish” comes from Latin. From Old French florir, "to flower," ultimately from Latin florere ("to bloom"), the same root behind "flower" and "florid.".
Is “flourish” a common word?
“Flourish” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “flourish” have?
“Flourish” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to grow, develop, or succeed vigorously.
