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Prosper
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 2
Part of speech: verb (v.)
To favor; to render successful. "Prosper thou our handiwork." Bk. of Common Prayer. All things concur toprosper our design. Dryden.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 2
Part of speech: verb (v.)
1. To be successful; to succeed; to be fortunate or prosperous; to thrive; to make gain. They, in their earthly Canaan placed, Long time shall dwell and prosper. Milton.
2. To grow; to increase. [Obs.] Black cherry trees prosper even to considerable timber. Evelyn.