Thrive on Meaning in English
expression
ˈθɹaɪv/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
THRYV-on
θɹˈaɪv/ /ˈɒn
thryv-ON
Definition
To do very well, become successful, or feel energized because of a particular situation, condition, or challenge.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in positive contexts, especially about people who perform better under pressure or in busy environments. Typically followed by a noun, e.g., 'thrive on chaos'. Not used for physical growth of plants/animals; that's just 'thrive'.
Spanish: prosperar con - crecer gracias a - disfrutar especialmente dePortuguese (BR): prosperar com - desenvolver-se com - crescer graças aPortuguese (PT): prosperar com - crescer graças a - desenvolver-se comChinese (Simplified): 因...而兴旺 - 以...为动力Chinese (Traditional): 因...而興旺 - 以...為動力Hindi: से फलना-फूलना - में तरक्की करनाArabic: يزدهر بسبب - يتألق فيBengali: উৎফুল্ল থাকা - ভালো করা (বিশেষ পরিস্থিতিতে)Russian: расцветать благодаря - получать удовольствие от (чего-либо)Japanese: 〜にやりがいを感じる - 〜を糧にするVietnamese: phát triển mạnh nhờ - thấy hứng khởi vìKorean: ~에 의해 힘을 얻다 - ~에서 잘하다Turkish: bir şeyden güç almak - bir şeyle gelişmekUrdu: کسی چیز میں خوب ترقی کرنا - کسی چیز سے حوصلہ پاناIndonesian: berkembang pesat karena - merasa bersemangat karena
Example Sentences
She thrives on working in a fast-paced office.
basic
Some plants thrive in the sunlight, but people can thrive on excitement.
basic
Kids often thrive on encouragement from their parents.
basic
Honestly, I thrive on a bit of competition—it keeps me sharp.
natural
Some people thrive on chaos, but I prefer routine.
natural
He seems to thrive on stress, while it exhausts everyone else.
natural