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Definition flourish in American English

flourish verb

verb
/ˈflɜrɪʃ/
1

to grow well and be healthy

Example

Most plants flourish in this rich soil.

Example

Wildlife seems to flourish in the area.

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2

to be very successful

Example

His new business is flourishing.

Example

The congregation continued to grow and flourish.

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3

to wave something in the air so that people notice it

Example

She came in flourishing a photograph.

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Definition flourish in American English