Became successful, wealthy, or flourished; thrived in business or life circumstances.
From Latin 'prosperare' meaning to cause to succeed, from 'prosper' (favorable), possibly from 'pro-' (before) + 'speare' (to hope or forecast).
The root 'prosper' literally connects to hoping things go well—it reminds us that all prosperity is somewhat about luck and fortune, not just hard work.
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