thrive

Meaning

Verb

To grow or increase stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly, to flourish.
To increase in wealth or success; to prosper, be profitable.

Origin

From Middle English thryven, thriven, from Old Norse þrífa ("to seize, grasp, take hold, prosper") (Swedish trivas), from Proto-Germanic *þrībaną ("to seize, prosper"), from Proto-Indo-European *trep-, *terp-.

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