Meaning & use

thrive

verb·Everyday

To grow, develop, or succeed vigorously.

See it in a sentence

The small bakery has thrived since it moved to a busier street corner.

Children tend to thrive in environments where they feel safe and encouraged.

A note on using this word

Thrive suggests vigorous, healthy success, going beyond simple survival implied by words like 'get by.'

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

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