Thrive
To grow, develop, or be successful; to flourish, especially under favorable conditions.
verbThrive
To grow, develop, or be successful; to flourish, especially under favorable conditions.
verbImagine This
Picture a seedling pushing up through a crack in a sidewalk. At first it is small and tentative, but with rain, sun, and care it grows stronger, its leaves unfurling and its roots reaching deeper until it becomes a thriving plant.
Sounds Like
ΛΞΈraΙͺv (th-ryve; rhymes with drive)
Looks Like
Rhymes with drive; visually and phonetically similar to strive
Remember This
Thrive contrasts with survive; thriving implies flourishing and growth, not merely continuing to exist.
Other Forms
Note
Avoid confusing thrive with drive (motivation) or thrift (frugality). Thrive is about growth and prosperity; you can 'thrive on' challenges or opportunities. The common noun form is thriving or Thrival (rare).