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thrive
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- pronunciation:
- thraIv
- features:
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
thrives, thriving, thrived, throve, thriven |
| definition 1: |
to do well or be successful.
The business thrived in its new downtown location.- synonyms:
- boom, flourish, prosper
- similar words:
- advance, progress, succeed
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| definition 2: |
to grow strong and healthy.
This plant thrives in the shade.- synonyms:
- flourish
- antonyms:
- decline, fade, wilt, wither
- similar words:
- bloom, blossom, grow, wax
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| related words: |
abound, boom, exist, germinate, shine |
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| derivations: |
thriving (adj.), thrivingly (adv.) |
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