cheaters never prosper
Synonym of cheats never prosper.
prosper
UK /ˈpɹɒspə(ɹ)/ US /ˈpɹɑspɚ/
verb 3name 1
Collocations
5ADJ.
good, live, long
VERB + PROSPER
continue, house, made, make, poised, want
PROSPER + NOUN
expense, handiwork, lot, none, thou
PREP.
in, with, without
ADV.
economically, necessarily
Definitions
verb
1
To be successful; to succeed; to be fortunate or prosperous; to thrive; to make gain.
Yet his passion for her had grown fiercer than ever, and he swore to himself that he would win her back from her phantasies. She, one may believe, was ready enough to listen. As she walked with him by the Sker water his words were like musick to her ears, and Alison within doors laughed to herself and saw her devices prosper.
2
To grow; to increase.
And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand.
3
To favor; to render successful.
Prosper thou our handiwork.
The Gods defenders of the innocent, Will neuer proſper your intended driftes, That thus oppreſſe poore friendles paſſengers.
name
1
A male given name from French.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
verb — make steady progress
- thrive
- flourish
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
cheats never prosper
One does not profit by cheating.
ill-gotten gains never prosper
Money or other property acquired dishonestly does not bring long-term and lasting joy.
Example Bank
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Yet his passion for her had grown fiercer than ever, and he swore to himself that he would win her back from her phantasies. She, one may believe, was ready enough to listen. As she walked with him by
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And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand.
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Prosper thou our handiwork.
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The good will not necessarily prosper.
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Not all good men will prosper.
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Live long and prosper.
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i Register
In some senses, prosper is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.
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