Synonyms for flourish
verb
To wave triumphantly
brandish, twirl, shake, flaunt, gesture, wave, swing, wield.
To prosper
thrive, increase, wax; see grow 1, prosper.
See flourish in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Synonyms
flourish brandish wave
These verbs mean to swing back and forth boldly and dramatically: flourished her newly signed contract; brandish a sword; waving a baton.
See flourish in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II
verb
To grow rapidly and luxuriantly:
bloom1, blossom, thrive. See thriveTo do or fare well:
boom, go, prosper, thrive. (Slang) score. Idioms: get (or go) somewhere, go great guns, go strong. See thriveTo be in one's prime:
flower, shine. Idioms: cut a figure, make a splash. See thriveTo wield boldly and dramatically:
brandish, sweep, wave. See express
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