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prosper | propper |

As a verb prosper

is to favor; to render successful.

As a proper noun Prosper

is a given name derived from French.

As a noun propper is

one who or that which props.

prosper

English

Alternative forms

* prospre (qualifier)

Verb

(en verb)
  • To favor; to render successful.
  • * Book of Common Prayer
    • Prosper thou our handiwork.
  • * Dryden
    • All things concur to prosper our design.
  • To be successful; to succeed; to be fortunate or prosperous; to thrive; to make gain.
  • To grow; to increase.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Related terms

    * prosperous * prosperity

    propper

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who or that which props.
  • * 1999 , Sandy Jones, Guide to Baby Products (page 58)
    • Baby proppers pose dangers. The latest information on the relationship between baby positioning and SIDS has led to a multitude of new products designed to prop babies on their sides or backs.
  • * 1973 , Iris Murdoch, The Black Prince (page 47)
    • I do not mean that she stood around in the road, but she moved in a world of business men, golf-club bar proppers and night-club hounds, who certainly regarded her in this light.
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