Synonyms for

Thrive

Verb / θraɪv / Another word for thrive — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To grow or develop successfully; to prosper or flourish

Synonyms & similar words

flourish expand flyhigh prosper boom prosper flourish bloom boom grow develop succeed thrive proceed advance progress blossom mature expand flourish blossom flourish advance blossom thrive

Synonyms by register

Formal

flourish prosper burgeon develop

Informal

do well get by be successful boom

Literary

bloom wax effloresce

Antonyms

fail struggle wither languish decline diminish recede

Common collocations

  • thrive on
  • thrive in
  • thrive despite
  • thrive and survive
  • thrive in adversity
  • thrive in the environment
  • thrive in business

Word family

noun thriver
verb thrive
adjective thriving

Usage note

Thrive generally implies vigorous growth and success. It is often used in contexts of biology, business, or personal development.

Example sentences

  1. The flowers in the garden thrive in the sunshine and rain.
  2. If you study hard, you will thrive in school and get good grades.
  3. The business began to thrive after they started advertising on social media.
  4. If you take care of your body, you will thrive and feel healthy.
  5. The community garden was able to thrive thanks to the hard work of the volunteers.

Quotes

  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -Nelson Mandela
  • To succeed in life, you need two things: ignorance and confidence. -Mark Twain
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. -Winston Churchill

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