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flourish

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/ˈflʊrɪʃ/ · flour-ish

to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way

Meanings

verbformal

to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way

صحیح یا طاقتور طریقے سے بڑھنا یا ترقی کرنا

پھلنا

phalna

Synonyms

thriveprosperblossomفروغترقیپھلنا

Antonyms

declinewitherfailزوالخشک ہوناناکام ہونا

Common Collocations

  • flourish in business
  • flourish like a plant
  • flourish creatively

Example Sentences

The garden began to flourish after the rain.

بارش کے بعد باغ میں پھلنے لگ گیا۔

Baarish ke baad bagh mein phalnay lag gaya.

She hopes her career will flourish after completing her degree.

وہ امید کرتی ہے کہ اس کا کیریئر اپنی ڈگری مکمل کرنے کے بعد پھلے گا۔

Woh umeed karti hai ke us ka career apni degree mukammal karne ke baad phalay ga.

Children flourish best in a supportive environment.

بچے ایک مددگار ماحول میں سب سے بہتر پھلتے ہیں۔

Bachay aik madadgar mahol mein sab se behtar phalte hain.

Easily Confused With

flourish (verb):Flourish means to grow or thrive, while 'flour' refers to a powder made from ground grains.
flour (noun):'Flour' is a cooking ingredient, whereas 'flourish' relates to growth or improvement.

Word Family

flourishing
adjectiveپھلتا ہوا
flourish (noun)
nounپھلنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a flower that flourishes in the spring.

Imagine a vibrant garden filled with blooming flowers, representing success and growth.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

پھلتا ہے جہاں سبزہ تو خوشبو بھی ساتھ ہے

Phalta hai jahan sabza to khushboo bhi saath hai

Where greenery flourishes, fragrance accompanies.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جس کا کام ہے، وہ پھلتا ہے

Jis ka kaam hai, woh phalta hai

He who works, flourishes.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "flourishen" — to bloom or thrive

First known use: 14th century

The word 'flourish' has its roots in the Middle English term 'flourishen', which was derived from the Old French 'florir', meaning 'to bloom'. It has evolved to encompass notions of thriving, growing, or excelling.