ˈthrīv intransitive verb
( throve -rōv ; or thrived -rīvd ; thriv·en -rivən ; also thrived ; thriving ; thrives )
Etymology: Middle English thriven, from Old Norse thrīfask, probably reflexive of thrīfa to clutch, grasp
1. : to grow vigorously : become increasingly larger and healthier : physically improve
sheep and goats thrive on uplands and rough, eroded regions — American Guide Series: Texas
the sparrow thrived under her care — Thomas Foster
children seem to thrive even in city streets
2. : to prosper outstandingly : gain in wealth or material possessions : advance successfully
industry has never thriven under restrictions — L.D.Stamp
the region thrived as steel and aircraft … establishments built up — Oscar Handlin
3. : to achieve growth or progress toward one's own goal : flourish despite or because of circumstances or conditions
creating an atmosphere in which injustice finds it harder to thrive — Lionel Trilling
she thrives on the attention — Bradford Smith
he thrived on opposition — Sydney (Australia) Bulletin
Synonyms: see succeed