flourishing
/ˈflʌɹɪʃɪŋ/
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Meaning
verb
To thrive or grow well.
“The barley flourished in the warm weather.”
verb
To prosper or fare well.
“The cooperation flourished as the customers rushed in the business.”
verb
To be in a period of greatest influence.
“His writing flourished before the war.”
verb
To develop; to make thrive; to expand.
verb
To make bold, sweeping movements with.
“They flourished the banner as they stormed the palace.”