English
Etymology
From Old Norse term|þrÃfask, from term|þrifa||grasp.
Pronunciation
IPA|/θraɪv/
audio|en-us-thrive.ogg|Audio (US)
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-aɪv|-aɪv
Verb
en-verb|thrives|thriving|throve or thrived|thriven or thrived
- To grow or increase in bulk or stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly, to flourish.
#:*1819: �It seems to me, reverend father,� said the knight, �that the small morsels which you eat, together with this holy, but somewhat thin beverage, have thriven with you marvellously.� � Walter Scott, Ivanhoe
- To increase in wealth or success; to prosper, be profitable.
#:Since expanding in June, the business has really thrived.
Translations
trans-top|to increase in bulk or stature
Finnish: viihtyä (of plants)
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French: prospérer
Spanish: prosperar
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trans-top|to prosper by industry
French: prospérer
trans-mid
Italian: prosperare
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