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Vinony

thrive

verb

  1. to do well or be successful, realize goals or make steady progress, gain possessions or power, prosper, live beyond mere survival, grow or subsist on vigorously, flourish
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /θɹaɪv/

verb

Etymology: 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.

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

    “Not all animals thrive well in captivity.”

    “to thrive upon hard work”

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

    “Since expanding in June, the business has really thrived.”

    “[…] Deliver me the key. Here do I choose, and thrive I as I may!”