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thrive

[thrahyv] / θraɪv /
VERB
do well
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bloom blossom boom develop flourish grow mushroom prosper shine succeed
STRONG
advance arrive batten burgeon increase progress radiate rise score wax
WEAK
bear fruit get ahead get fat get on get places get there grow rich make a go shoot up turn out well
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease decrease fail halt lessen lose shrink shrivel stop stunt wither
STRONG
decline recede retreat retrogress
WEAK
languish

Example Sentences

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He recommended potential cat owners to choose a pet that would "thrive within the environment and lifestyle you can offer rather than attempting to force the cat to adjust".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

This process, known as chemosynthesis, allows life to thrive without photosynthesis.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“Mountain lion kittens tend to thrive with a companion, a strategy the Zoo has successfully used with other rescues,” the zoo said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Investors put lots of time and energy into guessing which businesses will thrive in a given environment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

It was remarkable that the same species of bird was able to thrive in two places so far apart, and so completely different.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen