flourish
/ˈflʌ.ɹɪʃ/verb
To grow strong and healthy, or to become very successful.
Example sentences
- “Tomatoes flourish in warm, sunny gardens.”
- “Her small bakery flourished after a glowing review online.”
- “Children flourish when they feel safe and supported.”
Used for plants, businesses, people, and the arts: painting flourished in Renaissance Florence. The set phrase 'with a flourish' means with a showy gesture.