thrive

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To grow or increase stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly; to enjoy a state of excellent health and well-being; to flourish.

   Not all animals thrive well in captivity.

2. 2
   verb

   To increase in wealth or success; to prosper, be profitable.

   Since expanding in June, the business has really thrived.

3. 3
   verb

   grow vigorously

4. 4
   verb

   make steady progress

Etymology

From Middle English thryven, thriven, from Old Norse þrífa (“to seize, grasp, take hold, prosper”), from Proto-Germanic *þrībaną (“to seize, prosper”), from Proto-Indo-European *trep-, *terp- (“to satisfy, enjoy”). Cognate with Swedish trivas, Danish trives, Norwegian Bokmål trives.