First Known Use: 13th century
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thrive
intransitive verb \ˈthrīv\
: to grow or develop successfully : to flourish or succeed
thrived or throve \ˈthrōv\ thrived also thriv·en \ˈthri-vən\ thriv·ing \ˈthrī-viŋ\
Full Definition of THRIVE
1
: to grow vigorously : flourish
2
: to gain in wealth or possessions : prosper
3
: to progress toward or realize a goal despite or because of circumstances —often used with on <thrives on conflict>
— thriv·er \ˈthrī-vər\ noun
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Origin of THRIVE
Middle English, from Old Norse thrīfask, probably reflexive of thrīfa to grasp
THRIVEN Defined for Kids
thrive
verb \ˈthrīv\
thrived or throve \ˈthrōv\thrived also thriv·en \ˈthri-vən\thriv·ing \ˈthrī-viŋ\
Definition of THRIVE for Kids
: to grow or develop very well : flourish <Cacti thrive in dry conditions.> <Business is thriving.>
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