Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Advanced Vocabulary: Recede and Flourish

Recede is a synonym of "to withdraw" or "to draw back." It's used when something was going forward, stopped and started moving in the opposite direction.

Examples:
#1) The enemy army has lost many troops and they are receding.
#2) He's getting older and his hairline is receding.
#3) The treatment seems to be working because the cancer is receding.


Flourish is a synonym of "to thrive" or "to prosper." It's used when something is responding well and growing within its environment.

Examples:
#1) The vegetables in the garden are flourishing this year.
#2) The child is flourishing within his new classes. He has made many friends and is getting good grades.

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