Thrive: meaning, definitions and examples

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thrive

 

[ θraɪv ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in business

Prosper; flourish. To grow or develop vigorously; to be successful or make steady progress.

Synonyms

blossom, flourish, prosper, succeed

Examples of usage

  • Despite the challenging economic conditions, the company continues to thrive.
  • The tech industry is known for its ability to thrive even in uncertain times.
Context #2 | Verb

in nature

To grow or develop well or vigorously. To be successful or make steady progress in a natural environment.

Synonyms

bloom, flourish, grow, prosper

Examples of usage

  • The plants in the garden seem to thrive in the sunlight.
  • The wildlife sanctuary provides a safe place for animals to thrive.

Translations

Translations of the word "thrive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prosperar

🇮🇳 फूलना

🇩🇪 gedeihen

🇮🇩 berkembang

🇺🇦 процвітати

🇵🇱 prosperować

🇯🇵 繁栄する (han'ei suru)

🇫🇷 prospérer

🇪🇸 prosperar

🇹🇷 gelişmek

🇰🇷 번영하다 (beonyeonghada)

🇸🇦 يزدهر (yazdahir)

🇨🇿 prospívat

🇸🇰 prospievať

🇨🇳 繁荣 (fánróng)

🇸🇮 uspevati

🇮🇸 blómstra

🇰🇿 гүлдену

🇬🇪 აყვავება (aqvaveba)

🇦🇿 çiçəklənmək

🇲🇽 prosperar

Etymology

The word 'thrive' originated from the Old Norse word 'þrífa', meaning 'to grasp, seize'. Over time, the meaning evolved to signify growth, prosperity, and success. The concept of thriving has been celebrated in various cultures throughout history, symbolizing abundance and vitality.

See also: thriver, thriving.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,338, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.