Thrive Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

Britannica Dictionary definition of THRIVE

[no object]

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to grow or develop successfully

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to flourish or succeed

• Business is thriving. [=_booming_]
• The region thrived [=_prospered_] under his rule.
• plants that thrive [=grow well] in the desert

thrive on (something)

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to do well in a situation in which you are given (a particular type of treatment)

• She thrives on attention.

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to benefit from (something, especially something that others might find difficult or unpleasant)

• These plants seem to thrive on neglect.

• He actually thrives on stress.

• a thriving economy

• a thriving port