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   Flour·ish

   /ˈfləriSH/

   

   verb

   • 1. (of a person, animal, or other living organism) grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment: "wild plants flourish on the banks of the lake" Similar growthriveprospergrow/do welldevelopburgeonincreasemultiplyproliferatespring upshoot upbloomblossombear fruitburst forthrun riotput on a spurtboommushroomOpposite diewither
   • ▪ develop rapidly and successfully: "the organization has continued to flourish" Similar thriveprosperbloombe in good shapebe in good healthbe wellbe strongbe vigorousbe in its heydayprogressmake progressadvancemake headwaydevelopimprovebecome bettermatureevolvemake stridesmove forward (in leaps and bounds)move aheadget aheadexpandinformal:be in the pinkgo placesgo great gunsget somewhereOpposite decline
   • ▪ (of a person) be working or at the height of one's career during a specified period: "the caricaturist and wit who flourished in the early years of this century" Similar thriveprosperbloombe in good shapebe in good healthbe wellbe strongbe vigorousbe in its heydayprogressmake progressadvancemake headwaydevelopimprovebecome bettermatureevolvemake stridesmove forward (in leaps and bounds)move aheadget aheadexpandinformal:be in the pinkgo placesgo great gunsget somewhereOpposite decline
   • 2. (of a person) wave (something) around to attract the attention of others: "“Happy New Year!” he yelled, flourishing a bottle of whiskey" Similar brandishwaveshakewieldraisehold aloftswingtwirlwagswishflapdisplayexhibitflauntvauntparadeshow off

   noun

   • 1. a bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract the attention of others: "with a flourish, she ushered them inside"
   • ▪ an elaborate rhetorical or literary expression.
   • ▪ an ornamental flowing curve in handwriting or scrollwork: "spiky gothic letters with an emphatic flourish beneath them"
   • 2. an instance of suddenly performing or developing in an impressively successful way: "the Bulldogs produced a late second-half flourish"
   • 3. a fanfare played by brass instruments: "a flourish of trumpets"
   • ▪ an ornate musical passage.
   • ▪ an improvised addition played especially at the beginning or end of a composition.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French floriss-, lengthened stem of florir, based on Latin florere, from flos, flor- ‘a flower’. The noun senses ‘ornamental curve’ and ‘florid expression’ come from an obsolete sense of the verb, ‘adorn’ (originally with flowers).

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   • 1. flourisher noun

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   What does flourish mean?

   • to be successful; prosper. to grow luxuriantly, or thrive in growth, as a plant. Flourish more when you act out the king's great death scene. to sound a trumpet call or fanfare. a conductor flourishing his baton for the crescendo. to decorate or embellish (writing, a page of script, etc.) with sweeping or fanciful curves or lines.

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   Where does the word florisshen come from?

   • Accessed 10 Jun. 2024. Middle English florisshen "to flourish, thrive," from early French floriss-, florir (same meaning), derived from Latin florēre "to blossom, flourish," from flor-, flos "a flower, blossom" — related to florid, flour, flower

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   What does it mean if a song flourishes?

   • The variety and flourishes in his music are actually subtle nudges from a steady line or a forward pulse that doesn't go away. Indeed, we can show the rest of Europe the way to flourish. If something flourishes, it is successful, active, or common, and developing quickly and strongly.

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   What does it mean if a plant or animal flourishes?

   • If a plant or animal flourishes, it grows well or is healthy because the conditions are right for it. The plant flourishes particularly well in slightly harsher climes. [VERB] Britain has a large and flourishing fox population. If you flourish an object, you wave it about in a way that makes people notice it.

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   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.

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   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.

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   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.

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