flourish
intermediateB1/ˈflʊrɪʃ/ · flour-ish
to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way
Meanings
to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way
صحیح یا طاقتور طریقے سے بڑھنا یا ترقی کرنا
پھلنا
phalna
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.
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💡 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.