to flourish
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4.1
- verb
- /ˈflʌrɪʃ/
- The new policies allowed local businesses to flourish and thrive in the community.
- continue to flourish
- allow learners to flourish
- grow and flourish
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Watch on YouTubeIt's great that I'm seeing you guys both flourish in different ways.
- It's great that I'm seeing you guys both flourish in different ways.
- And I have watched people flourish under these conditions.
- And so in order for a human being to flourish, she needs all these components.
- And then it's been allowed to flourish a little bit more.
- And I hope, I hope to get to flourish soon.
- And then you changed and became a coach and you're clearly flourishing here, right?
- That will help you better navigate and flourish in this next part of your life.
- Just like narcissistic people, they can flourish in plain sight.
- What other reason are we here for if not to live, to flourish, to be happy?
- Where's the place that your imagination can flourish most?
- You know, we want them to flourish socially and we want them to flourish, you know, at work.
- Children blossom with reward and praise, flourish because of high expectations.
- You can't expect you to flourish and really become great, you know?
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These are just a few of the things we can offer you, and I assure you, ladies and gentlemen, that if we do find oil here, and I think there's a very good chance that we will, this community of yours will not only survive, it will flourish.
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In the right environment, young plants can flourish and grow robustly.
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Instead, we want a world that allows us to flourish in our own way.
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So a player like a player like that will flourish under the circumstances you just said.
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And I have watched people flourish under these conditions.
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And so in order for a human being to flourish, she needs all these components.
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It's great that I'm seeing you guys both flourish in different ways.
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The telegraph expanded the potential of the free press, and newspapers flourished as a result.
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Technology has allowed citizen-science projects to flourish because of the ease of capturing and submitting data.
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With proper support and resources, artists can flourish creatively in their careers.
Synonyms
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3.2
To grow well and be successful
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2.3
To produce flowers or to grow well and become successful
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3.7
To become successful or grow well, often by making money
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3.4
To grow and become more successful or confident
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3.4
To grow quickly and successfully, often in business or the economy
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3.8
To feel very happy and successful after a big achievement
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4.6
To grow and develop in a clear, positive way
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3.7
To grow and become more confident or successful
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Etymology
The word flourish comes from the Latin root florere, which means 'to bloom', and is the same root as flower. To flourish is to 'bloom' or grow well, so it now means to be healthy, successful, or full of life.