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- Dictionaryflourish/ˈflʌrɪʃ/
verb
- 1. (of a living organism) grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly congenial environment: "wild plants flourish on the banks of the lake" Similar Opposite
- 2. wave (something) about to attract attention: "‘Happy New Year!’ he yelled, flourishing a bottle of whisky" Similar
noun
- 1. a bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract attention: "with a flourish, she ushered them inside"
- 2. an impressive and successful act or period: "United produced a late second-half flourish"
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FLOURISH definition: 1. to grow or develop successfully: 2. to move something in your hand in order to make people look…. Learn more.
The meaning of FLOURISH is to grow luxuriantly : thrive. How to use flourish in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Flourish.
verb (used without object) to be in a vigorous state; thrive: a period in which art flourished. Synonyms: increase, grow. Antonyms: decline, fade. to be in its or in one's prime; be at the height of fame, excellence, influence, etc. to be successful; prosper.
FLOURISH meaning: 1. to grow or develop successfully: 2. to move something in your hand in order to make people look…. Learn more.
flourish. (flʌrɪʃ , US flɜːr- ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense flourishes , present participle flourishing , past tense, past participle flourished. 1. verb. If something flourishes, it is successful, active, or common, and developing quickly and strongly.
A flourish is an extra touch — a trumpet's "ta-ta-da!" announcing a king's entrance, a fancy carving atop an otherwise utilitarian pillar, a wave of a flag or a cheerleader's pompom. Flourish can also mean "growth": "With the right teacher, a child will flourish."
Definition of flourish verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
FLOURISH definition: 1. to grow or develop well: 2. to wave something around in the air 3. a special and noticeable…. Learn more.
1. A dramatic or stylish movement, as of waving or brandishing: "A few ... musicians embellish their performance with a flourish of the fingers" (Frederick D. Bennett). 2. An embellishment or ornamentation: a signature with a distinctive flourish. 3. An ostentatious act or gesture: a flourish of generosity. 4.
flourish meaning, definition, what is flourish: to develop well and be successful: Learn more.