PROS'PER, v.t. [L.prospero, from prosperus, from the Gr. to carry to or toward; to bear.] To favor; to render successful. All things concur to prosper our design.PROS'PER, v.i. To be successful; to succeed. The Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand. Gen.39. He that covereth his sins, shall not prosper. Prov.28.1. To grow or increase; to thrive; to make gain; as, to prosper in business. Our agriculture, commerce and manufactures now prosper.
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