thriv´ing|ly

thriv´ing|ly
thrive «thryv», intransitive verb, throve or thrived, thrived or thriv|en «THRIHV uhn», thriv|ing.
1. to grow or develop well; grow vigorously: »

Most flowers will not thrive without sunshine.

SYNONYM(S): flourish.
2. to be successful; grow rich; turn out well; prosper: »

He that would thrive Must rise at five He that hath thriven May lie till seven (John Clarke).

SYNONYM(S): succeed.
[Middle English thrifen, perhaps < Scandinavian (compare Old Icelandic thrīfa)]
thriv´ing|ly, adverb.

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