thrive

thrive · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To grow or develop well; to flourish.

  2. 2.

    To prosper or succeed, especially financially.

Related words

Antonyms: decline, wither
Synonyms: bloom, flourish, prosper

Etymology

From Old Norse þrifask ("to thrive, prosper"), reflexive of þrifa ("to grasp").