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flourished

The correct spelling is flourished.

How to pronounce flourished

verb

Say it like: Flo-wri-she-d

The correct spelling is flourished. To thrive or grow well. For example: "The barley flourished in the warm weather."

Usage Examples

The barley flourished in the warm weather.

The cooperation flourished as the customers rushed in the business.

His writing flourished before the war.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To thrive or grow well.
  2. 2.To prosper or fare well.
  3. 3.To be in a period of greatest influence.
  4. 4.To develop; to make thrive; to expand.
  5. 5.To make bold, sweeping movements with.

adjective

  1. 1.Decorated with flourishes.

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