thrive

About 2.79 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb To grow or increase stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly; to enjoy a state of excellent health and well-being; to flourish.

   Not all animals thrive well in captivity.

2. verb To increase in wealth or success; to prosper, be profitable.

   Since expanding in June, the business has really thrived.

Similar words

flourish prosper get ahead expand boom fligh high success live abound excel

Often followed by

in on and best under well as at by

Word family

thrived thriven thriver thrivers thrives thriving throve