Thrive

Definition

Thrive refers to growing or developing vigorously; flourishing.

Parts of Speech

• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /θraɪv/
• Respelling: THRYVE (with "THRYVE" rhyming with "drive" and "alive")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /θraɪv/
• Respelling: THRYVE (similar to American English, with "THRYVE" rhyming with "drive" and "alive")

In both dialects, "thrive" is pronounced with a "th" sound followed by a long "i" vowel, as in "drive" or "alive." The pronunciation of "thrive" is consistent between American and British English.

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse "þrífa", meaning "to grasp". Over time, the term evolved to mean "grow, prosper" in English, alluding to the act of taking hold or grasping success.

Derivatives

• Thriving
• Thrivable
• Thriveless
• Thriveness
• Thriver

Synonyms

• Flourish
• Prosper
• Bloom

Antonyms

• Wither
• Decline
• Deteriorate

Usage

• "Thrive" is often used in contexts relating to personal growth, success in business, or the healthy development of plants and animals.
• The term can denote both physical growth and metaphorical progress in various endeavors.

Related Terms

• Growth
• Success
• Prosperity

Detailed Definition

Verb

• Grow or Develop Vigorously: To prosper or grow strong and healthy.
• Example: The plants thrive in tropical conditions.

• Succeed or Flourish: To achieve success, especially in financial or economic terms.
• Example: The company thrived under the new management.