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thrive

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verb \ˈthrīv\

Definition of thrive

thrived

or

throve

play \ˈthrōv\;

thrived

also

thriven

play \ˈthri-vən\;

thriving

play \ˈthrī-viŋ\
  1. intransitive verb

  2. 1 :  to grow vigorously :  flourish

  3. 2 :  to gain in wealth or possessions :  prosper

  4. 3 :  to progress toward or realize a goal despite or because of circumstances —often used with on thrives on conflict

thriver

play \ˈthrī-vər\ noun

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Examples of thrive in a Sentence

  1. these plants thrive with relatively little sunlight

  2. going to a school for gifted students will help him thrive as a musical prodigy

Origin and Etymology of thrive

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

thrive Synonyms

Synonyms
burgeon (also bourgeon), flourish, prosper
Antonyms
fail
Related Words
luxuriate, overgrow, proliferate, shoot up; germinate, root, sprout; bloom, flower, fruit, produce, propagate, regenerate, seed
Near Antonyms
flounder, struggle

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THRIVE Defined for English Language Learners

thrive

play
verb

Definition of thrive for English Language Learners

  • : to grow or develop successfully : to flourish or succeed

THRIVE Defined for Kids

thrive

play
verb \ˈthrīv\

Definition of thrive for Students

thrived

or

throve

\ˈthrōv\;

thrived

also

thriven

\ˈthri-vən\;

thriving

\ˈthrī-viŋ\

  1. :  to grow or develop very well :  flourish Cacti thrive in dry conditions. Business is thriving.

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