prosperv. t.[F. prosprer v. i., or L. prosperare, v. i., or L. prosperare, v. t., fr. prosper or prosperus. See Prosperous.] To favor; to render successful.(Bk. of Common Prayer.)All things concur toprosper our design. (Dryden.)v. i.1. To be successful; to succeed; to be fortunate or prosperous; to thrive; to make gain.()They, in their earthly Canaan placed,
Long time shall dwell and prosper. (Milton.)2. To grow; to increase.()Black cherry trees prosper even to considerable timber. (Evelyn.)