prosper
gb/pɹˈɑspɚ/ us/pɹˈɑspɚ/
B2
英語
~ 9400
virágzik, gyarapszik, jól fejlődik, sikerre visz, sikeressé tesz
動詞
B2
1
virágzik
B2
gyarapszik
B2
用法パターン：
[someone]/[a business] prospers in [business/activity]
The company has continued to prosper despite the slowdown in the economy.
A vállalat a gazdasági lassulás ellenére továbbra is virágzik.
Her small online store now prospers and brings in steady profits every month.
A kis online boltja most már virágzik, és minden hónapban egyenletes nyereséget hoz.
Many tech firms prospered during the pandemic as more people worked from home.
Investors expect the region to prosper as new trade agreements take effect.
He moved to the city hoping to prosper in the real estate market.
学習者向け例文
The new cafe is starting to prosper.
Az új kávézónak kezd jól menni.
His family prospered after they opened a clothing shop.
A család anyagilag gyarapodott, miután ruhaboltot nyitottak.
Small farms can prosper when they sell food directly to customers.
The town began to prosper when the factory opened.
She worked hard and finally prospered in business.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use *prosper* as a transitive verb in this sense, saying things like "He prospered his business". This is incorrect; you should say "His business prospered" or "He helped his business prosper." Learners may also confuse *prosper* with *propose* because they look similar, but the meanings are completely different.
意味
be financially successful
コロケーション
prosper in business
|continue to prosper
|prosper financially
|prosper despite [difficulties]
|help [a company] prosper
類義語
thrive (Often used more broadly for strong growth or success, not only with money or business.)
対義語
struggle (Suggests having a hard time, especially with money or business, instead of doing well.)
テーマ
business
|economy
|work
|finance
定義
To do very well in money or business, usually for a long time.
To be successful in financial or business terms, especially by earning good profits or wealth over time.
動詞
B2
2
jól fejlődik
B1
virágzik
B2
用法パターン：
[someone]/[something] prospers in [conditions/place]
The children are prospering at their new school, both socially and academically.
A gyerekek jól fejlődnek az új iskolájukban, társas és tanulmányi téren is.
Many small communities prosper when they have access to good education and healthcare.
Sok kis közösség virágzik, amikor jó oktatáshoz és egészségügyi ellátáshoz jut.
Wildlife can prosper when forests are protected from illegal logging.
Under the new coach, the young team began to prosper.
In the right environment, new ideas can prosper quickly.
学習者向け例文
The plants will prosper if you give them enough water and light.
A növények jól fognak fejlődni, ha elég vizet és fényt kapnak.
Children prosper when they feel safe and loved.
A gyerekek jól fejlődnek, ha biztonságban érzik magukat és szeretik őket.
Our town prospered after the new park was built.
Artists can prosper in a city that supports culture.
The project prospered because the team worked well together.
よくある間違い：
Learners may think *prosper* is only about money. In this sense it can be used more broadly, for example with children, plants, or ideas that are doing very well. Also, avoid saying "prosper well"; *prosper* already includes the idea of doing well.
意味
grow or develop very well
コロケーション
children prosper
|communities prosper
|prosper and grow
|prosper in a new environment
|allow [someone/something] to prosper
類義語
flourish (Very close in meaning, often used for people, ideas, or plants that grow or develop well.)
対義語
decline (Describes becoming weaker, smaller, or worse instead of growing or doing well.)
テーマ
health
|development
|society
|nature
|core_vocabulary
定義
To grow or develop very well and be strong, healthy, or successful.
To thrive or flourish, growing or developing in a strong, healthy, or successful way, not only in money.
動詞
C1
LITERARY
3
sikerre visz
B2
用法パターン：
to prosper [someone]/[something]
May God prosper your efforts to bring peace to the region.
Isten vigye sikerre a térség békéjéért tett erőfeszítéseiteket.
They prayed that heaven would prosper their cause.
Azért imádkoztak, hogy az ég sikerre vigye ügyüket.
The leader asked the crowd to work hard so that their shared dream would prosper future generations.
May this new venture prosper all who are involved in it.
He ended his letter with the words, "May fortune prosper your plans."
学習者向け例文
They prayed that God would prosper their work.
Azért imádkoztak, hogy Isten sikerre vigye munkájukat.
The king asked the gods to prosper his army.
A király azt kérte az istenektől, hogy vezessék győzelemre a seregét.
She wrote, "May this project prosper you and your family."
The group hoped that time would prosper their cause.
The old blessing said, "May God prosper your way."
よくある間違い：
This meaning is rare and mostly used in formal or religious language. Learners sometimes try to use it in normal conversation (e.g., "I will prosper you"), which sounds strange or old-fashioned. In everyday English, use phrases like "help you succeed" or "help your business grow" instead.
意味
make someone or something succeed
コロケーション
may God prosper [your efforts]
|prosper our cause
|prosper this venture
類義語
bless (Often used in religious language for asking God to give success, protection, or happiness; *prosper* here focuses more specifically on success.)
対義語
frustrate (In formal style, can mean to prevent plans or efforts from succeeding, the opposite of making them prosper.)
テーマ
religion
|society
|success
|core_vocabulary
|communication
定義
To make a person, plan, or group successful, usually in a formal or religious way of speaking.
To cause someone or something to be successful, especially in a formal or literary style, often used in blessings or wishes.
文法
辞書形
prosper
IPA
GB/pɹˈɑspɚ/
US/pɹˈɑspɚ/
音節・強勢
prosper （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (prosper)
活用形
Verb
- Base: prosper
- 3rd Person Singular: prospers
- Present Participle: prospering
- Past: prospered
関連語
Forms
prospers
verb
prospering
verb
prospered
verb
Core family
prosperity
noun B1
prosperous
adjective B2
Related words
prosperously
adverb
表現
live long and prosper
1/lˈɪv lˈɔŋ ˈænd pɹˈɑspɚ/
idiom
informal
wish someone long life and success
A set phrase, made famous by Star Trek, used to wish someone a long life and a successful, happy future.
例文
- He raised his hand in the Vulcan salute and said, "Live long and prosper."
- The actor signed my poster, adding the words, "Live long and prosper!"
- Fans often end their messages with "Live long and prosper" as a friendly goodbye.