thrive

CEFRB2

/θɹaɪv/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To grow, develop, or succeed well.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To increase in wealth or success; to prosper, be profitable.

Examples

  • First thrive and then take a wife.

  • Pop artists thrive on the adulation of their loyal fans.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To grow or increase stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly; to enjoy a state of excellent health and well-being; to flourish.

More examples

In context

  • New businesses thrive in this area.

  • Not all animals thrive well in captivity.

  • Since expanding in June, the business has really thrived.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

In the fertile soil with plenty of rain, the crops will blank and produce a large harvest.

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Origin

verb

From Middle English thryven, thriven, from Old Norse þrífa (“to seize, grasp, take hold, prosper”), from Proto-Germanic *þrībaną (“to seize, prosper”), from Proto-Indo-European *trep-, *terp- (“to satisfy, enjoy”). Cognate with Swedish trivas, Danish trives, Norwegian Bokmål trives.