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flourish

Verb

IPA /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

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To develop successfully and become stronger or more established over time.

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flourish/ˈflʌrɪʃ/

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A small enterprise begins
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An enterprise flourishes when it grows and prospers.

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Small independent shops began to flourish after the market reopened.
Her confidence flourished when the tutor encouraged her to ask questions.

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flourish — To develop successfully and become stronger or more established over time.

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To develop successfully and become stronger or more established over time.

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Word origin

From Old French florir, ultimately Latin florere, meaning to flower.

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Flourish can describe businesses, the arts and people developing successfully.

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