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1 to grow vigorously
  • these plants thrive with relatively little sunlight

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

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The first known use of thrive was in the 13th century

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“Thrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrive. Accessed 2 Jun. 2020.

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