Meaning of Thrive
to become, and continue to be, successful, strong, healthy, etc.
In simple words: To grow strong and be successful.
Thrive in a sentence
- New businesses thrive in this area.
- These animals rarely thrive in captivity.
- The glass industry still thrives there.
- These traditions continued to thrive.
- They are concerned about their baby daughter's failure to thrive.
- Babies like this thrive best in a quiet, restful atmosphere.
- He's clearly thriving in his new job.
- The fungus thrives in warm, moist conditions.
How to use Thrive
This word is suitable in both casual and professional contexts. Use it to describe personal growth or the success of businesses and plants. Avoid using it in overly negative contexts.
Grammar pattern
thrive + on/in/through + object
Memory hint
Think of 'thrive' as 'five stars' for success—imagine a business getting five stars in a review.
Related words
Synonyms for Thrive
Common mistakes with Thrive
- Confusing with 'survive' - thrive means to do well, while survive means to just get by.
- Using it in a negative sentence - thrive is generally positive, so it's rare to say 'does not thrive.'
- Confusing the prepositions - remember to use 'on', 'in', or 'through' correctly.
Thrive appears in
Thrive in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يزدهر
تنمو بقوة وتكون ناجحًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বিকশিত হওয়া, উন্নতি করা
শক্তিশালী হওয়া এবং সফল হওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Gedeihen, Aufblühen
Stark wachsen und erfolgreich sein.
- SpanishEspañol
Prosperar
Crecer fuerte y tener éxito.
- Persianفارسی
رشد کردن
قوی شدن و موفق بودن.
- FrenchFrançais
Thrive
Bien se développer et réussir.
- Hindiहिन्दी
फलना-फूलना
मजबूत बनना और सफल होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Prosperare, Fiorire
Crescere forte ed avere successo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Prosperar
Crescer forte e ter sucesso.
- RussianРусский
Процветать, преуспевать
Расти сильным и быть успешным.
- Urduاردو
پھلنا پھولنا، ترقی کرنا
مضبوط ہونا اور کامیاب ہونا۔
- Chinese中文
Thrive
长得好,很成功。
More words like Thrive
- Flourish
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Thrive
What does Thrive mean?
To grow strong and be successful.
What is the definition of Thrive?
to become, and continue to be, successful, strong, healthy, etc.
How do you use Thrive in a sentence?
New businesses thrive in this area.
Can you give another example of Thrive?
These animals rarely thrive in captivity.
What are synonyms for Thrive?
Common alternatives include flourish.
What is the opposite of Thrive?
Opposite meanings include fail, decline, wither.
What words go with Thrive?
It commonly pairs with positively, still, seem to, continue to, fail to, on, failure to thrive.
What are common mistakes when using Thrive?
Confusing with 'survive' - thrive means to do well, while survive means to just get by. Using it in a negative sentence - thrive is generally positive, so it's rare to say 'does not thrive.' Confusing the prepositions - remember to use 'on', 'in', or 'through' correctly.
How do you pronounce Thrive?
US: /["/θraɪv/","/θraɪvz/","/θraɪvd/","/ˈθraɪvɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/θraɪv/","/θraɪvz/","/θraɪvd/","/ˈθraɪvɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Thrive?
This word is suitable in both casual and professional contexts. Use it to describe personal growth or the success of businesses and plants. Avoid using it in overly negative contexts.
What CEFR level is Thrive?
"Thrive" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.

