Thrive

Pronunciation: /θraɪv/

Definitions of thrive

verb to grow or develop vigorously; to prosper or flourish

Example Sentences

A1 Plants thrive in sunlight and water.

A2 Children thrive when they have a routine.

B1 Small businesses can thrive in a supportive community.

B2 The company thrived under new leadership.

C1 The artist's career continued to thrive despite setbacks.

C2 The ecosystem thrived after conservation efforts were implemented.

Examples of thrive in a Sentence

formal With proper care and attention, the business was able to thrive in a competitive market.

informal Despite the challenges, the community garden continues to thrive thanks to dedicated volunteers.

slang Even with all the drama, she still manages to thrive and stay positive.

figurative Like a flower in bloom, her creativity continues to thrive and inspire those around her.

Grammatical Forms of thrive

• past tense: thrived
• plural: thrives
• comparative: more thriving
• superlative: most thriving
• present tense: thrive
• future tense: will thrive
• perfect tense: have thrived
• continuous tense: is thriving
• singular: thrives
• positive degree: thriving
• infinitive: to thrive
• gerund: thriving
• participle: thriving

Origin and Evolution of thrive

First Known Use: 0013 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'thrive' originated from the Old Norse word 'thrifask' which means 'to grasp for oneself'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'thrive' evolved from 'to grasp for oneself' to 'to grow vigorously or prosper'.