Main Entry:

thrive

Pronunciation:

\ˈthrīv\

Function:

intransitive verb

Inflected Form(s):

thrived or throve \ˈthrōv\ ; thrived also thriv·en \ˈthri-vən\ ; thriv·ing \ˈthrī-viŋ\

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old Norse thrīfask, probably reflexive of thrīfa to grasp

Date:

13th century

1 : to grow vigorously : flourish 2 : to gain in wealth or possessions : prosper 3 : to progress toward or realize a goal despite or because of circumstances —often used with on<thrives on conflict>

— thriv·er \ˈthrī-vər\ noun