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flourish

/ˈflɜːrɪʃ/  ·  say it: FLUR·ish

to grow vigorously; to prosper

In Actions & Behavior

In more detail

1. (verb) to grow, develop, or succeed in a healthy way

2. (verb) to wave something dramatically in the air as a gesture

3. (noun) a dramatic movement or gesture; an ornamental curve in writing or music

Examples

• 1. Plants flourish in warm, sunny conditions.
• 2. She flourished her pen before signing the document.
• 3. He added artistic flourishes to the painting.

Nearby in Actions & Behavior

endeavor, aspire, thrive, stagnate, deteriorate, dwindle