"flourish" meaning in English

See flourish in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Verb

IPA: /ˈflʌr.ɪʃ/ [UK], /ˈflɝ.ɪʃ/ [US], /ˈflʊr.ɪʃ/ Audio: en-us-flourish.ogg [US] Forms: flourish [canonical], flourishes [third-person, singular], flourished [past], flourished [past, participle], flourishing [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb|flourish|es}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something flourishes, it thrives or grows well or successfully. Synonyms: thrive, prosper
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