thrive

Pronunciation: /θɹajv/

The English word “thrive” has 2 meanings listed here.

verb

To grow or increase stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly; to enjoy a state of excellent health and well-being; to flourish.
To increase in wealth or success; to prosper, be profitable.

Etymology

From Middle English thryven, thriven, from Old Norse þrífa (“to seize, grasp, take hold, prosper”), from Proto-Germanic *þrībaną (“to seize, prosper”), from Proto-Indo-European *trep-, *terp- (“to satisfy, enjoy”). Cognate with Swedish trivas, Danish trives, Norwegian Bokmål trives.

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thrissome
Thrissurkaran
thrivable
thriveless
thriver
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thrivingly

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