Definitions

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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These are the qualities, we believe, that will allow companies to continue to thrive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

For the sport to thrive, Caligiuri believes, the pay-to-play system has to be completely overhauled and the game needs to be made available to everyone.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

These albums will keep you energized to thrive another day.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

"Unfortunately, due to dyslexia people can only thrive in certain places," she says, adding there are challenges because of language being used everywhere.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

I know from experience that some things will thrive and others will wither.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

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