prosper
/ˈpɹɒspə(ɹ)/verb
To do well and grow successful, especially financially.
Example sentences
- “The small bookstore prospered after the new owners took over.”
- “Small farms prospered when the new highway brought more customers.”
Slightly formal, common in wishes and mottos: 'live long and prosper'. In neutral prose, 'thrive' or 'do well' often replaces it.