Associations to the word «Thrive»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

THRIVE, verb. Grow vigorously; "The deer population in this town is thriving"; "business is booming".
THRIVE, verb. Make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance; "The new student is thriving".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats