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How do you spell Flourish?

Correct spelling

flourish

FLOUR + ISH. Think: flower.

Why is flourish spelled this way?

From Old French floriss-, stem of florir (to flower). To flourish is to flower — to bloom and thrive. The word makes growth visible.

Common misspellings of flourish

florishfloureshflourichflorrish

Example

The business began to flourish.

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The correct spelling is "flourish". FLOUR + ISH. Think: flower.
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