thrive
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Old Norse þrífask, from þrifa (“‘grasp’”).
[edit] Pronunciation
- IPA: /θraɪv/
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- Rhymes: -aɪv
[edit] Verb
to thrive (third-person singular simple present thrives, present participle thriving, simple past throve or thrived, past participle thriven or thrived)
- To grow or increase in bulk or stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly, to flourish.
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- 1819: “It seems to me, reverend father,” said the knight, “that the small morsels which you eat, together with this holy, but somewhat thin beverage, have thriven with you marvellously.” — Walter Scott, Ivanhoe
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- To increase in wealth or success; to prosper, be profitable.
- Since expanding in June, the business has really thrived.
[edit] Synonyms
- See also Wikisaurus:prosper
[edit] Translations
to increase in bulk or stature
to prosper by industry
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