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Thrive: Definition, Usage & Common Mistakes (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：prosper vigorously (thrive)

thrive 🔊

/θraɪv/

vi.

to grow very well and be healthy

Thrive definition illustrated by a joyful child running in a sunny field with healthy sunflowers.

prosper vigorously 🔊

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/ˈprɑːspər ˈvɪɡərəsli/

vi.

To grow healthily and vigorously, reaching full potential.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old Norse 'þrífa' (to grasp), related to Old English 'þrīfan' (to thrive).

💡 Mnemonic

Think: 'Three I's + V' → "I Invest In Ideas Vigorously" to THRIVE.

📖 Example

The plants in my garden really thrive because they get plenty of sunlight and water. 🔊 The plants in my garden prosper vigorously because they receive ample sunlight and water.

🔗 Collocations

thrive on something – to grow or develop well because of something

thrive in an environment – to develop successfully in particular surroundings

continue to thrive – to keep growing healthily and successfully

🔄 Synonyms

flourish (v.) – to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way

bloom (v.) – to mature or develop in a promising or healthy way

prosper (v.) – to succeed in material terms; to be physically healthy

🚫 Antonyms

wither (v.) – to become dry and shriveled; to decline

languish (v.) – to grow weak or feeble; to lose vitality

struggle (v.) – to have great difficulty in growing or surviving

🌱 Derivatives

thriving (adj.) – growing or developing well; flourishing

📖 Cultural Story

A high-frequency term in modern business and self-improvement culture. Companies are often advised to 'thrive in competitive markets,' and seminars promise to help individuals 'thrive, not just survive.' It connotes robust, sustainable success rather than fleeting luck.

Meaning 2：succeed robustly (thrive)

thrive 🔊

/θraɪv/

vi.

to be very successful and do well

Thrive meaning in business shown as a prosperous city street with successful shops and cafes.

succeed robustly 🔊

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/səkˈsiːd ˈroʊbʌstli/

vi.

To be very successful, often in business or other endeavors, showing steady improvement.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Many small businesses can thrive in a supportive community where people prefer to shop locally. 🔊 Many small businesses can succeed robustly in a supportive community where people prefer to shop locally.

🔗 Collocations

thrive in business – to be highly successful in commercial activities

thrive on competition – to become more successful because of challenges

thrive under pressure – to perform exceptionally well in stressful situations

🔄 Synonyms

flourish (v.) – to develop rapidly and successfully

boom (v.) – to experience a period of great prosperity or rapid economic growth

succeed (v.) – to accomplish an aim or purpose; to achieve success

🚫 Antonyms

fail (v.) – to be unsuccessful in achieving a goal

decline (v.) – to decrease in quality, power, or importance

stagnate (v.) – to cease developing or making progress