Dictionary entry

Prosper (2)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Pros″per, v. i. 1. To be successful; to succeed; to be fortunate or prosperous; to thrive; to make gain.

They, in their earthly Canaan placed,

Long time shall dwell and prosper. Milton.

2. To grow; to increase.

Black cherry trees prosper even to considerable timber. Evelyn.