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   flourish

   /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 growthriveprospergrow/do welldevelopburgeonincreasemultiplyproliferatespring upshoot upbloomblossombear fruitburst forthrun riotput on a spurtboommushroomOpposite diewither
   • ▪ develop rapidly and successfully: "the organization has continued to flourish" Similar thriveprosperbloombe in good shapebe in good healthbe wellbe strongbe vigorousbe in its heydayprogressmake progressadvancemake headwaydevelopimprovebecome bettermatureevolvemake stridesmove forward (in leaps and bounds)move aheadget aheadexpandinformal:be in the pinkgo placesgo great gunsget somewhereOpposite decline
   • ▪ be working or at the height of one's career during a specified period: "the caricaturist and wit who flourished in the early years of this century" Similar thriveprosperbloombe in good shapebe in good healthbe wellbe strongbe vigorousbe in its heydayprogressmake progressadvancemake headwaydevelopimprovebecome bettermatureevolvemake stridesmove forward (in leaps and bounds)move aheadget aheadexpandinformal:be in the pinkgo placesgo great gunsget somewhereOpposite decline
   • 2. wave (something) about to attract attention: "‘Happy New Year!’ he yelled, flourishing a bottle of whisky" Similar brandishwaveshakewieldraisehold aloftswingtwirlwagswishflapdisplayexhibitflauntvauntparadeshow off

   noun

   • 1. a bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract attention: "with a flourish, she ushered them inside"
   • ▪ an elaborate rhetorical or literary expression.
   • ▪ an ornamental flowing curve in handwriting or scrollwork: "letters with an emphatic flourish beneath them"
   • 2. an impressive and successful act or period: "United produced a late second-half flourish"
   • 3. a fanfare played by brass instruments: "a flourish of trumpets"
   • ▪ an ornate musical passage.
   • ▪ an extemporized addition played especially at the beginning or end of a composition.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French floriss-, lengthened stem of florir, based on Latin florere, from flos, flor- ‘a flower’. The noun senses ‘ornamental curve’ and ‘florid expression’ come from an obsolete sense of the verb, ‘adorn’ (originally with flowers).

   Derivatives

   • 1. flourisher noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFLOURISH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Flourish means to grow or develop successfully, or to move something in your hand in order to make people look at it. Learn more about the verb and noun forms, synonyms, antonyms, and translations of flourish.

   • English (US)

     FLOURISH meaning: 1. to grow or develop successfully: 2. to...

   • Znaczenie Flourish, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     flourish definicja: 1. to grow or develop successfully: 2....

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     FLOURISH translate: 成功, 茁壮成长；繁荣；蓬勃发展, 舞动, （为引人注意）挥舞. Learn...

   • Flourish: Catalan Translation

     flourish translate: florir, prosperar. Learn more in the...

   • Flourish: Czech Translation

     FLOURISH - translate into Czech with the English-Czech...

   • Flourish: Korean Translation

     flourish translate: 번영하다. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Flourish: Italian Translation

     FLOURISH translate: fiorire, prosperare, essere fiorente;...

   • Flourish in French

     FLOURISH translate: prospérer, prospérer, être florissant,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › flourishFlourish Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Flourish can be a verb meaning to grow, prosper, or wave, or a noun meaning a decorative stroke, a period of thriving, or a sudden burst. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and usage of flourish.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFLOURISH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Flourish means to grow or develop successfully, or to move something in your hand in order to make people look at it. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see examples and translations in other languages.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › flourishFLOURISH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFLOURISH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Flourish means to grow well, succeed, or wave something in a showy way. It can also be a noun for a decorative line or a display. Learn more about its usage, pronunciation, and origin.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › flourishFlourish - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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."

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › flourishFlourish - definition of flourish by The Free Dictionary

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   Flourish means to grow well, thrive, or prosper, or to make bold, sweeping movements. It can also refer to an ornamental embellishment, a showy gesture, or a musical passage. See synonyms, usage, and etymology of flourish.