thrive
Translation
to flourish, to prosper, to grow vigorously
Examples
Plants thrive in the sunny garden.
Plants thrive in the sunny garden.
His business continues to thrive.
His business continues to thrive.
Some people thrive on pressure.
Some people thrive on pressure.
Grammar Patterns
((on sth.)) to grow or develop well, feeding on (sth.) Some people thrive on pressure.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flourish, prosper, burgeon; Antonyms: fail, languish, decline.
Etymology
From Old Norse 'þrifask', meaning 'to grasp for oneself, to thrive'.
Memory Tips
Think of how you 'arrive' at success; you 'thrive'.