Flourish ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Flourish ( verb )

1. Grow or develop well or vigorously.
2. Be in a period of greatest prosperity, success, or power.
3. Make sweeping or exaggerated movements, especially with the arms or hands.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french floriss-, lengthened stem of florir, from latin florere "to bloom, be flourishing".

Examples:

1. The garden was flourishing with flowers.
2. The company flourished under her leadership.
3. The young man flourished his sword in the air.
4. Her career flourished after she won the award.
5. The city was flourishing in the 19th century.

(As a noun)

Flourish ( noun )

1. Grow or develop well or vigorously.
2. Be in a period of greatest prosperity, success, or power.
3. Make sweeping or exaggerated movements, especially with the arms or hands.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french floriss-, lengthened stem of florir, from latin florere "to bloom, be flourishing".

Examples:

1. The garden was flourishing with flowers.
2. The company flourished under her leadership.
3. The young man flourished his sword in the air.
4. Her career flourished after she won the award.
5. The city was flourishing in the 19th century.