thrive

verb
/θɹajv/

To grow or increase stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly; to enjoy a state of excellent health and well-being; to flourish.

Example

“Not all animals thrive well in captivity.”

Other meanings

To increase in wealth or success; to prosper, be profitable.
“Since expanding in June, the business has really thrived.”

Synonyms

boom
expand

Related words

thrift
thrivable
thriver
unthrive
failure to thrive

Example sentences

“The garden thrives with care and attention.”
Tatoeba · Igider · CC0
“I don't just want to survive, but to thrive.”
Tatoeba · shekitten · CC0

Word history

From Old Norse "þrífa" (to seize, grasp, take hold, prosper).

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “thrive” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.