verb
thrive
thryv
verb
1
To grow strong and healthy, or to flourish.
"These plants thrive in full sun."
"Children thrive with consistent routines."
2
To become increasingly successful or prosperous.
"The small business thrived after moving online."
How to Use Thrive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo grow well and succeed, whether that's a person, plant, or business.
Common pairings
thrive in
thrive on challenge
a thriving business
Word Forms
throve past tense, thrived past tense, thriven past tense, thrives singular
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Etymology
From Old Norse þrífa, meaning "to grasp" or "to prosper" — the idea of seizing opportunity is baked into the word's roots.