prosper

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.