- pros·per·i·ty
- /prɑˈspɛrəti/ noun [noncount]: the state of being successful usually by making a lot of money
a period of prosperity for our nation
economic prosperity
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pros·per·i·ty
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pros|per|i|ty — «pros PEHR uh tee», noun, plural ties. prosperous condition; good fortune; success: »Peace brings prosperity. …the comforts and prosperities of his middle age (H. G. Wells) … Useful english dictionary
Pros|per|o — «PROS puh roh», noun. the exiled duke living on an enchanted island in Shakespeare s play The Tempest, who, by magic, restores his rank and wealth … Useful english dictionary
pros|per — «PROS puhr», intransitive verb. to be successful; have good fortune; thrive; flourish: »Well may you prosper! (Shakespeare). –v.t. to make successful; cause to flourish: »Let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him (I… … Useful english dictionary
pros´per|ous|ness — pros|per|ous «PROS puhr uhs», adjective. 1. successful; thriving; doing well; fortunate: »a prosperous merchant. SYNONYM(S): flourishing, rich, wealthy. 2. favorable; helpful: »prosperous weat … Useful english dictionary
pros´per|ous|ly — pros|per|ous «PROS puhr uhs», adjective. 1. successful; thriving; doing well; fortunate: »a prosperous merchant. SYNONYM(S): flourishing, rich, wealthy. 2. favorable; helpful: »prosperous weat … Useful english dictionary
pros|per|ous — «PROS puhr uhs», adjective. 1. successful; thriving; doing well; fortunate: »a prosperous merchant. SYNONYM(S): flourishing, rich, wealthy. 2. favorable; helpful: »prosperous weat … Useful english dictionary
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un|pros´per|ous|ness — un|pros|per|ous «uhn PROS puhr uhs», adjective. not prosperous; unfortunate; unsuccessful. –un|pros´per|ous|ly, adverb. –un|pros´per|ous|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
un|pros´per|ous|ly — un|pros|per|ous «uhn PROS puhr uhs», adjective. not prosperous; unfortunate; unsuccessful. –un|pros´per|ous|ly, adverb. –un|pros´per|ous|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
un|pros|per|ous — «uhn PROS puhr uhs», adjective. not prosperous; unfortunate; unsuccessful. –un|pros´per|ous|ly, adverb. –un|pros´per|ous|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
