Definition for PROS'PER

PROS'PER, v.i.

  1. To be successful; to succeed. The Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand. – Gen. xxxix. He that covereth his sins shall not prosper. Prov. xxviii.
  2. To grow or increase; to thrive; to make gain; as, to prosper in business. Our agriculture, commerce and manufactures now prosper.

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