thrive

intransitive-verb
UK: /θraɪv/
US: /θraɪv/

  1. To grow or develop well; to flourish.

    1. Plants thrive in the sun.
    2. Small businesses thrive with community support, boosting the local economy.

  2. To be successful or do well in a particular situation.

    1. She thrives on hard work.
    2. Some species thrive in aquatic ecosystems while others flourish in arid desert areas.

Synonyms

grow prosper succeed bloom flourish
thrive transitive-verb

  1. Cause to grow or develop well; to flourish.

    1. Good care can thrive plants.
    2. Effective management of resources can thrive the overall success of the project.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "thrive" in English means: To grow or develop well; to flourish., To be successful or do well in a particular situation..

The phonetic transcription of "thrive" is /θraɪv/ in British English and /θraɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "thrive": grow, prosper, succeed, bloom, flourish.

Example usage of "thrive": "Plants thrive in the sun.". More examples on the page.