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Thrive

//θɹaɪv// verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To grow or increase stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly; to enjoy a state of excellent health and well-being; to flourish. intransitive

    "Not all animals thrive well in captivity."

  2. 2
    grow vigorously wordnet
  3. 3
    To increase in wealth or success; to prosper, be profitable. intransitive

    "Since expanding in June, the business has really thrived."

  4. 4
    make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance wordnet

Etymology

From Middle English thryven, thriven, from Old Norse þrífa (“to seize, grasp, take hold, prosper”), from Proto-Germanic *þrībaną (“to seize, prosper”), from Proto-Indo-European *trep-, *terp- (“to satisfy, enjoy”). Cognate with Swedish trivas, Danish trives, Norwegian Bokmål trives.

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