verb

flourish

FLUR-ish/ˈflɜːrɪʃ/

To grow or succeed strongly.

These herbs flourish in the warm sunlight by our window.

Healthy young potted plant thrives with strong upright stems, abundant fresh leaves and new shoots; vigor and growth clear without exaggerated giant plant.

Etymology

The ancestor meant both “to blossom” and “to prosper.” Flowering supplies the image of vigorous growth, extended to people, enterprises, or anything developing successfully.

In context

TEDx Talks11:43

if we're going to flourish if we're going to grow if we're going to live if we're going to perform to the best of our abilities

How I manage fear as a hypochondriac doctor | Jim Down | TEDxManchester

More examples

Small businesses flourish when local residents support them.
Their friendship flourished during their years as roommates.
Her creativity is flourishing in her new job.

Forms

flourish · flourishes · flourished · flourishing

Similar words

thrive: Emphasizes healthy development or doing well under favorable conditions.
prosper: Usually emphasizes financial success or increasing wealth rather than growth.