Flourish

 Flourish verb

ˈflʌrɪʃ

 

1. 1.

(of a living organism) grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly congenial environment.

“wild plants flourish on the banks of the lake”

synonyms: grow, thrive, prosper, grow/do well, develop, burgeon, increase,multiply, proliferate;

 

1. 2.

wave (something) about to attract attention.

“‘Happy New Year!’ he yelled, flourishing a bottle of whisky”

synonyms: brandish, wave, shake, wield, raise, hold aloft; More

 

noun

1. 1.

a bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract attention.

“with a flourish, she ushered them inside”

1. 2.

an impressive and successful act or period.

“United produced a late second-half flourish”