gedeihen
Translation
to thrive, to flourish, to prosper
Examples
Die Pflanzen gedeihen in der Sonne.
The plants thrive in the sun.
Das Geschäft gedeiht prächtig.
The business is flourishing magnificently.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth.)) to thrive in sth. The plants thrive in good soil.
Similar Words
Synonyms: florieren, blühen, prosperieren; Antonyms: verkümmern, eingehen
Etymology
From Old High German 'gidīhan', meaning 'to grow, succeed'. The prefix 'ge-' often indicates completion or a resultative state.
Memory Tips
Imagine a well-tended garden where everything is 'thriving'.