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    thrive
    /THrīv/

    verb

    • 1. (of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously: "the new baby thrived"

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  2. Thrive means to grow, develop, or be successful. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, such as business, education, or health, and see synonyms and examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. : to progress toward or realize a goal despite or because of circumstancesoften used with on. thrives on conflict. thriver. ˈthrī-vər. noun. Synonyms. burgeon. bourgeon. flourish. prosper. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of thrive in a Sentence.

  4. To thrive isn’t just to survive or get by —it’s to grow strong, to be successful. Some people find it hard to adapt to new or unfamiliar environments, but some people thrive in them. When the term is used in the context of infants, it typically involves physical development—like proper growth and weight gain.

  5. The verb thrive means to flourish or grow vigorously, and it can be applied to something like a business or to the health of someone or something. Plants can thrive in a greenhouse, and children can thrive if they eat well and exercise.

  6. Learn the meaning of thrive, a verb that means to grow, develop, or be successful. Find synonyms, antonyms, and examples of thrive in different contexts and languages.

  7. Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the verb 'thrive' in British and American English. Find examples of 'thrive' in sentences and compare it with related words like 'prosper' and 'flourish'.

  8. Thrive means to become and continue to be successful, strong, healthy, etc. See the meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more of thrive in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.