Meaning & use
thrive
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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