thrive — to grow or develop successfully; to flourish or prosper
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to grow or develop successfully; to flourish or prosper
Pronunciation (IPA): /θraɪv/
Korean meaning: 번영하다, 잘 자라다, 성공하다
Korean pronunciation: 쓰라이브 (강세: 쓰라이브)
Example Sentences
- My cactus thrives on neglect - the more I ignore it, the bigger it gets!
- She thrives in competitive environments and always performs her best under pressure.
- The local coffee shop thrives because the owner treats every customer like family.
thrive
VERB//θraɪv//
to grow or develop successfully; to flourish or prosper
The plant thrives with care
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Strive to help life thrive and truly come alive!
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Origin
From Old Norse 'þrífa' meaning 'to grasp or seize,' which evolved to mean 'to prosper' or 'to flourish.' The word entered Middle English through Scandinavian influence during the Viking period.
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“My cactus thrives on neglect - the more I ignore it, the bigger it gets!”
“She thrives in competitive environments and always performs her best under pressure.”
“The local coffee shop thrives because the owner treats every customer like family.”
“Vampires thrive in darkness, but my motivation thrives in sunlight and coffee.”
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