1flour·ish 
/ˈflɚrɪʃ/ verb
flour·ish·es; flour·ished; flour·ish·ing /ˈflɚrɪʃ/ verb 1 [no obj] : to grow well : to be healthy
▪ plants and animals that flourished here thousands of years ago 2 [no obj] : to be very successful : to do very well
▪ Regional markets have flourished in recent years. ▪ a decorative style that flourished in the 1920s ▪ a flourishing business 3 [+ obj] : to hold up and show (something) in an excited or proud way
▪ Dressed as a pirate, he entered the stage flourishing his sword.
▪ plants and animals that flourished here thousands of years ago
▪ Regional markets have flourished in recent years. ▪ a decorative style that flourished in the 1920s ▪ a flourishing business
▪ Dressed as a pirate, he entered the stage flourishing his sword.
