Thrive Definition

thrīv
thrived, thriven, thrives, thriving, throve
verb
thrived, thriven, thrives, thriving, throve
To grow vigorously or luxuriantly; improve physically.
Webster's New World
To prosper or flourish; be successful, esp. as the result of economical management.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Thrive

  • Middle English thriven from Old Norse thrīfask reflexive of thrīfa to seize

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Old Norse þrífask, from þrifa (“grasp").

    From Wiktionary

Thrive Sentence Examples

  • Turkeys thrive well, grow to a fine size and have flesh of tender quality.

  • They thrive in the Wyoming streams and rivers and are superior game fish.

  • Cattle do not thrive, and even poultry are scarce.

  • The yak of Thibet cannot long survive in the plains of India, or even on the hills below a certain altitude; and that this is due to climate, and not to the increased density of the atmosphere, is shown by the fact that the same animal appears to thrive well in Europe, and even breeds there readily.

  • The species are easily cultivated and will thrive in almost any soil.

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