v.
Pronunciation: ' thr ī v
Function: intransitive verb
Inflected Form: thrived or throve \ ' thr ō v \ ; thrived also thriv · en \ ' thri-v ə n \ ; thriv · ing \ ' thr ī -vi ŋ \
Etymology: Middle English, from Old Norse thr ī fask, probably reflexive of thr ī fa to grasp
Date: 13th century
1 : to grow vigorously : FLOURISH
2 : to gain in wealth or possessions : PROSPER
3 : to progress toward or realize a goal despite or because of circumstances ― often used with on < thrive s on conflict>
– thriv · er \ ' thr ī -v ə r \ noun