thrive

/θraɪv/

/θraɪv/

Other forms: thriving; thrives; thrived; throve; thriven

To thrive is to do well or flourish. If your new cookie delivery business thrives, you'll be rolling in dough — not literally, of course.

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. To thrive on or in something can also be used more figuratively — people can thrive on music, listening to their favorite songs all day and others can thrive on art, visiting their favorite galleries and museums.

Definitions of thrive

1. verb

   make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
   “The new student is thriving”

   synonyms: flourish, fly high, prosper

   type of:

   change state, turn

   undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
2. verb

   grow vigorously
   “The deer population in this town is thriving”

   synonyms: boom, expand, flourish

   types:

   revive

   be brought back to life, consciousness, or strength

   luxuriate

   thrive profusely or flourish extensively

   type of:

   grow

   become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain