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Meaning of flourishes
The primary meaning of the word "flourishes" is to grow or develop well or strongly.
Etymology of flourishes
The word "flourishes" originates from the Old French word "flourir" or "flourisher", which is derived from the Latin word "flos" meaning flower, and the suffix "-ish" or "-er" which forms a verb
Historically, the word has been used since the 14th century to describe the act of growing or thriving, and has since expanded to include various related meanings
Synonyms
thrives
prospers
succeeds
excels
flourishes
blooms
blossoms
grows
develops
advances
progresses
improves
enhances
bolsters
strengthens
boosts
stimulates
revives
rejuvenates
regenerates
resuscitates
recovers
rehabilitates
expands
increases
multiplies
spreads
propagates
proliferates
dominates
prevails
triumphs
wins
conquers
overcomes
overpowers
outdoes
outshines
outpaces
outruns
outstrips
overtakes
Definitions
- To grow or develop well or strongly
- * To be very successful or prosperous
- * To wave or move something, especially a weapon or a tool, in a confident or threatening way
Usage Examples
- The company flourishes under the new management
- * The flowers flourish in the warm weather
- * She flourishes in her new role as a team leader
Antonyms
dwindles
declines
fades
withers
wanes
decreases
diminishes
weakens
deteriorates
degenerates
stagnates
falters
fails
founders
sinks
collapses
crumbles
disintegrates
evaporates
vanishes
disappears