THRIVE


Meaning of THRIVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈthrīv ]

intransitive verb

( thrived or throve ˈthrōv ; thrived also thriv·en ˈthri-vən ; thriv·ing ˈthrī-viŋ)

Etymology: Middle English, from Old Norse thrīfask, probably reflexive of thrīfa 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 ˈthrī-vər noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.