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English verb: thrive

1. thrive (change) grow vigorously


SamplesThe deer population in this town is thriving.
Business is booming.


ExamplesThe business is going to thrive


Synonymsboom, expand, flourish


Pattern of useSomething ----s


Broader (hypernym)grow


Narrower (hyponym)luxuriate, revive

2. thrive (possession) make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance


SamplesThe new student is thriving.


Synonymsflourish, fly high, prosper


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
Somebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)change state, turn









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