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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 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.
- Flourished
FLOURISHED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of...
- English (US)
FLOURISH meaning: 1. to grow or develop successfully: 2. to...
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- Flourished
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.
Learn the meaning of flourish as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, antonyms and related words. See how to use flourish in sentences and how to say it in different languages.
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.
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.
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.
1. To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive: The crops flourished in the rich soil. 2. To do or fare well; prosper: "No village on the railroad failed to flourish" (John Kenneth Galbraith). 3. To be in a period of highest productivity, excellence, or influence: a poet who flourished in the tenth century. 4.