To succeed or thrive, especially financially; to flourish and grow in a favorable way.
From Latin prosperare meaning 'to cause to succeed,' from prosperus 'favorable' or 'fortunate.' Entered English via Old French prosperer in the 14th century with similar meaning.
The word prosper contains the Latin root 'sper-' meaning hope - prosperity isn't just about wealth, but about the fulfillment of hopeful expectations and favorable outcomes.
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