gedeihen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- batten noun A long, narrow strip of wood or metal used to strengthen, fasten, or hold something in place, especially in construction or on a ship.
- flourish verb To grow, develop, or succeed vigorously.
- prosper verb To succeed or do well, especially financially.
- thrive verb To grow strong and healthy, or to flourish.
Senses
gedeihen is used for these senses in English:
- batten To become better; to improve in condition; especially of animals, by feeding; to fatten up. [from late 16th c.]
- batten (figurative) Followed by on: to prosper or thrive, especially at the expense of others.
- flourish (intransitive) To thrive or grow well.
- flourish (intransitive) To prosper or fare well.
- prosper (intransitive) To be successful; to succeed; to be fortunate or prosperous; to thrive; to make gain.
- thrive (intransitive) To grow or increase stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly, to flourish.
batten — full definition
- noun A long, narrow strip of wood or metal used to strengthen, fasten, or hold something in place, especially in construction or on a ship.
- verb To fasten or secure something firmly, typically with battens — especially in the phrase "batten down."
- verb Followed by "on": to grow fat or prosper, often at someone else's expense.
flourish — full definition
- verb To grow, develop, or succeed vigorously.
- verb To wave or brandish something in a bold, showy way.
- noun A bold, decorative gesture or embellishment.