Word meaning
thrive
verb · THRIVE
What does thrive mean?
Thrive means to grow or develop well; to prosper or flourish.
Thrive in a sentence
“Cacti thrive in hot, dry climates.”
Synonyms for thrive
- flourish
- prosper
- bloom
Where does thrive come from?
From Old Norse thrífask, "to grasp for oneself."
How to remember thrive
- Say it out loud a few times: THRIVE.
- Write one sentence of your own using thrive, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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