thrived

To thrive is to do well, to be successful. When a plant or animal thrives, it is able to grow and survive in difficult conditions.

  • The plant thrived in the hot, dry environment.

  • The business thrived when the new CEO was hired.

Definition of thrived

verb

To grow or increase stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly, to flourish.

verb

To increase in wealth or success; to prosper, be profitable.

Nearby Words

thrived Pronunciation in a video (3)

Example Sentences for thrived

  • 1

    Despite the tech boom, libraries thrive.

  • 2

    In these conditions, trees grow tall and thrive.

  • 3

    Phytoplankton and algae thrive in the nutrient rich water.

  • 4

    Phytoplankton and algae thrive in the nutrient rich water.

  • 5

    Both the church and the school continue to thrive and grow.

  • 6

    They thrive in well drained soils rich in organic matter.

  • 7

    The mall was thriving in success.

  • 8

    The Empress thrived throughout the decade.

  • 9

    The sauropterygians thrived throughout the Mesozoic.

  • 10

    All the Mammuthus are thriving on the grassland diet.