flourish

Gelişmek, serpilmek

To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of favorable conditions.

• The arts flourished during the Renaissance.
• Her business is flourishing in the new location.
• Children flourish when given love and attention.
• Democratic institutions tend to flourish in societies where freedom of expression and rule of law are strongly protected.
• The coastal trade networks of ancient civilizations allowed commerce and cultural exchange to flourish across the Mediterranean region.
• Scientific inquiry can only flourish in environments where researchers are free to challenge established theories without fear of reprisal.

Eş anlamlılar: thrive, prosper, bloom, blossom, succeed

Zıt anlamlılar: wither, decline, struggle, fail, languish

Sallamak, gösteriş yapmak

To wave or brandish something dramatically, especially to attract attention.

• He flourished the contract triumphantly.
• She flourished her new ring for everyone to see.

Eş anlamlılar: brandish, wave, wield, display, flaunt

Zıt anlamlılar: conceal, hide

Gösteriş, süsleme

A bold or extravagant gesture or action, made to attract attention or as a display of confidence.

• He signed his name with a flourish.
• The musician ended the piece with a dramatic flourish.

Eş anlamlılar: gesture, fanfare, embellishment, decoration, display