thrive Antonyms
Meaning of thrive
thrive (v)
grow vigorously
make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
thrive (v. i.)
To prosper by industry, economy, and good management of property; to increase in goods and estate; as, a farmer thrives by good husbandry.
To prosper in any business; to have increase or success.
To increase in bulk or stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly, as a plant; to flourish; as, young cattle thrive in rich pastures; trees thrive in a good soil.
thrive Sentence Examples
- The thriving ecosystem teemed with diverse plant and animal life.
- Despite adversity, the resilient plant managed to thrive in the harsh conditions.
- The company thrived in the competitive market due to its innovative products.
- The students thrived in the supportive and nurturing classroom environment.
- The athlete thrived on the challenges and setbacks he faced in training.
- The relationship between the couple thrived on mutual respect and understanding.
- The thriving city offered a vibrant cultural scene and countless opportunities.
- The economy thrived under the wise leadership of its government.
- The community thrived as it embraced diversity and collaboration.
- The rescued animal thrived in its new and loving home.
FAQs About the word thrive
grow vigorously, make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importanceTo prosper by industry
flourish, prosper, propagate, proliferate,produce, bloom, germinate, burgeon, sprout, shoot up
fail, fail,struggle, struggle, flounder,flounder
The thriving ecosystem teemed with diverse plant and animal life.
Despite adversity, the resilient plant managed to thrive in the harsh conditions.
The company thrived in the competitive market due to its innovative products.
The students thrived in the supportive and nurturing classroom environment.
