Thrive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /θɹaɪv/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Thrive is a verb meaning (intransitive) To increase in wealth or success; to prosper, be profitable.
Meaning
(intransitive) To increase in wealth or success; to prosper, be profitable.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To grow or increase stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly; to enjoy a state of excellent health and well-being; to flourish.
Example Sentences
to thrive upon hard work
Not all animals thrive well in captivity.
Since expanding in June, the business has really thrived.
So, on I went. I think I never saw / Such starved ignoble nature; nothing throve: / For flowers - as well expect a cedar grove!
Word Forms
- thrives
- thriving
- throve
- thrived
- thriven
Synonyms for thrive
Depending on context, synonyms include flourish, expand, boom, prosper.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include flourish, prosper, expand, boom, success, live.
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