flour·ish | \ ˈflər-ish , ˈflə-rish \
flourished; flourishing; flourishes
Definition of flourish
(Entry 1 of 2)
1: to grow luxuriantly : THRIVE
2a: to achieve success : PROSPERa flourishing business
b: to be in a state of activity or production flourished around 1850
c: to reach a height of development or influence. The company flourished with record profits under the new owner.
3: to make bold and sweeping gestures
: to wield with dramatic gestures : BRANDISH Dressed as a pirate, he entered the stage flourishing his sword.
