# thrive

Pronunciation: say "THRYV" /θɹaɪv/

## Verb

1. To grow vigorously and luxuriantly; to flourish and gain in stature.
   - Simple: To grow strongly and stay healthy.
   - _Tropical ferns thrive in humid, shaded environments where the soil stays moist._
   - _The coral reef thrived once the surrounding water cleared and warmed._
2. To increase in wealth or success; to prosper and turn a profit.
   - Simple: To do well and become richer or more successful.
   - _Family farms thrive in seasons when commodity prices stay high._
   - _The startup was thriving within two years of its launch._

## Origin

This word comes from Middle English thryven, from Old Norse þrífa ("to seize, grasp, take hold, prosper"), from Proto-Germanic *þrībaną ("to seize, prosper") and ultimately Proto-Indo-European *trep- ("to satisfy, enjoy"). It is related to Swedish trivas, Danish trives, and Norwegian trives.

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/thrive (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).