floreat

/ˈflɔːriːɛt/; /ˈflɔːriət/; /ˈflɔːriɛt/; /ˈflɔːreɪt/; /ˈflɪreɪt/; /ˈflɔːriɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A motto meaning ‘let it flourish’ or ‘it flourishes’, often used by Oxford University and other institutions.

“The Oxford University crest features the motto ‘Floreat Etonensis’, which means ‘Let Eton flourish’.”

Synonyms

  • flourish
  • prosper

Antonyms

  • decline
  • deteriorate