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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesprosperar
Pronunciation / Transliteration: pros-pe-rar
"El negocio comenzó a prosperar rápidamente."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To grow, develop, or be successful vigorously; to flourish.
"New businesses can thrive in a supportive economic environment." - 2
To prosper or be fortunate financially or physically.
"Houseplants can thrive even in rooms with minimal direct sunlight."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'thrive' originates from the Old Norse word 'þrifask', meaning 'to grasp' or 'to thrive'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting a shift towards prosperity and growth in various contexts, particularly in relation to health and success.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Thrive" is said worldwide
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prospérer
Transliteration: pros-pe-rer
"Les plantes prospèrent dans ce jardin ensoleillé."
gedeihen
Transliteration: ge-dai-hen
"Die Kinder gedeihen prächtig in diesem Klima."
prosperare
Transliteration: pros-pe-ra-re
"Le piccole imprese possono prosperare qui."
prosperar
Transliteration: pros-pe-rar
"El negocio comenzó a prosperar rápidamente."
prosperar
Transliteration: pros-pe-rar
"As plantas prosperam com água suficiente."
फूलना-फलना
Transliteration: phoolna-phalna
"उचित देखभाल से पौधे अच्छी तरह फूलते-फलते हैं।"
繁荣
Transliteration: fánróng
"这座城市在经济改革中繁荣发展。"
번영하다
Transliteration: beon-yeong-ha-da
"그 기업은 어려운 환경에서도 번영했다."
繁栄する
Transliteration: han'ei suru
"文化は平和な時代に繁栄する。"
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