thrived
θraɪvd
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Definition of thrived - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

successful stateRarehaving flourished or prospered successfullyRare
  • The thrived garden was full of blooming flowers.
  • The thrived business expanded to new markets.
  • His thrived career was the talk of the industry.
flourished prospered succeeded
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Origin of thrived

Old Norse, thrífask (to thrive)

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  1. French:prospère, ...
  2. German:gedeihend, ...
  3. Italian:fiorente, ...
  4. Spanish:florecido, ...
  5. Portuguese:florido, ...
  6. Chinese:繁茂的, ...
  7. Japanese:繁栄した, ...
  8. Arabic:مُزدهِر, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְשַׂגְשֵׂג, ...
  10. Russian:процветающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:процвітаючий, ...
  12. Hindi:फला-फूला, ...
thrive
ˈθraɪv
thriventhrove

Definition of thrive - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
successbecome very successful or prosperous
  • The small business thrived after the new marketing strategy.
flourish prosper succeed
2.
challengeenjoy or excel in challenging situations
  • She thrives on the pressure of tight deadlines.
flourish prosper succeed
3.
plantgrow vigorously and healthily
  • The garden plants thrive in the summer heat.
bloom flourish prosper
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Expressions with thrive

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grow or develop well due to something
Some plants thrive on very little water.
gain energy and motivation from difficult tasks
He seems to thrive on challenges and always seeks out tough projects.
succeed or perform well in stressful situations
She tends to thrive under pressure during tight deadlines.
condition where a child does not grow or develop properly
The doctor diagnosed the baby with failure to thrive due to nutritional deficiencies..

Origin of thrive

Old Norse, þrífa (to grasp)

Examples of thrive in a sentence

  • Plants thrive in nutrient-rich soil.
  • He thrives in competitive sports environments.
  • They thrive when faced with difficult puzzles.
  • The indoor plants thrive under the new LED lights.
  • With proper care, the seedlings will thrive in the greenhouse.

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  1. French:prospérer, exceller, ...
  2. German:gedeihen, aufblühen, ...
  3. Italian:prosperare, eccellere, ...
  4. Spanish:prosperar, sobresalir, ...
  5. Portuguese:prosperar, crescer, ...
  6. Chinese:繁荣, 茁壮成长, ...
  7. Japanese:繁栄する, 強い, ...
  8. Arabic:اِزْدَهَرَ, تَفَوَّقَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִשְׂגְשֵׂג, לְהַצְלִיחַ בִּמְיֻחָד בְּמַצְבֵי לַחַץ וְאֶתְגָּר, ...
  10. Russian:процветать, наслаждаться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:процвітати, рости, ...
  12. Hindi:फूलना-फलना, दबाव में खिल उठना, ...

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