prosper

 
Pronunciation: /ˈprɒspə/

verb

[no object]
  • succeed in material terms; be financially successful: his business prospered the state hopes to prosper from free trade with the United States
  • flourish physically; grow strong and healthy: areas where grey squirrels cannot prosper
  • [with object] archaic make successful: God has wonderfully prospered this nation

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French prosperer, from Latin prosperare, from prosperus 'doing well'