flourish


1 : to grow well : THRIVE
2 a : PROSPER 1, succeed b : to be active <flourished around 1850>
3 : to make bold sweeping gestures
4 : to shake or wave around <flourish a sword>

 

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After David got his cast removed, his basketball skills flourished.