thrive
word
Definition
To grow, develop, or be successful, especially in a healthy or energetic way.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both literal (plants, animals) and figurative (businesses, people) contexts. Formal and semi-formal; common collocations: 'thrive on' (to be energized by something), 'thrive in' (to succeed in a situation). Not synonymous with just 'survive'—'thrive' means doing very well.
Spanish: prosperar - crecer con fuerzaPortuguese (BR): prosperar - desenvolver-se bemPortuguese (PT): prosperar - desenvolver-se bemChinese (Simplified): 茁壮成长 - 繁荣Chinese (Traditional): 茁壯成長 - 繁榮Hindi: फलना-फूलना -繁繁रित होनाArabic: يزدهر - ينمو بقوةBengali: ফুলে ফেঁপে ওঠা - সাফল্য লাভ করাRussian: процветать - преуспеватьJapanese: 繁栄する - 成長するVietnamese: phát triển mạnh - thịnh vượngKorean: 번창하다 - 잘 자라다Turkish: gelişmek - serpilmekUrdu: پھلنا پھولنا - خوب ترقی کرناIndonesian: berkembang pesat - makmur
Example Sentences
Plants thrive in sunlight and water.
basic
Her business began to thrive after the new website launched.
basic
Many animals thrive in the rainforest.
basic
My garden really thrives in the spring.
natural
Some people really thrive on pressure at work.
natural
Kids seem to thrive when they have a routine.
natural