to grow, develop, or be successful
to thrive (His business thrived in the years before the war)
most likely to bring success or advantage
optimal (Several treatment sessions are required in order to obtain optimal results.)
strong and unlikely to break or fail
robust (Exports will continue to be bolstered by the robust economy.)
to allow yourself or someone else to have something enjoyable
to indulge (He indulged his passion for skiing whenever he could.)
happiness and satisfaction, often because you have everything you need
contentment (His face wore a look of pure contentment)
plain or ordinary, but pleasant
homely (The hotel was homely and comfortable)
to spread through something and be present in every part of it
to permeate (The smell of detergent and bleach permeated the air)
to include someone or something as an important part
to feature (Tonight’s program features some outstanding performers.)
to enjoy something slowly, in order to enjoy it as much as possible
to savour (This is a chapter to be savoured)
to persuade someone to do something by offering them something pleasant
to entice (The adverts entice the customer into buying things they don't really want)
an occasion when you become more energetic and active than before
a new lease of life (His grandchildren have given him a new lease of life)
to compensate for something bad with something good
to make up for (I worked extra hours to make up for the time I had missed.)
to take strong action to stop something
to crack down to (There aren't enough police officers to crack down on the problem)
to treat someone badly because you are upset or angry.
to take it out on (I know you've got a headache, but don't take it out on me!)
to be also used as something else
to double up as (The kitchen table doubles as my desk when I'm writing.)
to change your opinion of something
to come around to (He’ll come around to my point of view eventually)
