thrive

thrive

verb

Definition of THRIVE

1

to grow vigorously <these plants thrive with relatively little sunlight>

Synonyms burgeon (also bourgeon), flourish, prosper

Related Words luxuriate, overgrow, proliferate, shoot up; germinate, root, sprout; bloom, flower, fruit, produce, propagate, regenerate, seed

2

to reach a desired level of accomplishment <going to a school for gifted students will help him thrive as a musical prodigy>

Synonyms arrive, flourish, prosper, thrive

Related Words prevail, triumph, win; excel

Near Antonyms flounder, struggle

Antonyms fail