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verb (thrives, thriving, throve or thrived, thriven or thrived)
  1. To grow or increase in bulk or stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly, to flourish.
  • 1819: "It seems to me, reverend father," said the knight, "that the small morsels which you eat, together with this holy, but somewhat thin beverage, have thriven with you marvellously." " Walter Scott, Ivanhoe
    1. To increase in wealth or success; to prosper, be profitable.
Since expanding in June, the business has really thrived.
Etymology: From Old Norse (term, írífask), from (term, írifa, , grasp).

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