thrive synonyms

thrive

v.

  1. To grow vigorously

    blossom, blossom out, burgeon, wax, shoot up, flourish, mushroom, rise, bear fruit, batten, increase, radiate, shine; see also grow.

    Antonyms die*, wither*, sicken. *

  2. To prosper

    succeed, do well, turn out well, flourish, rise up, make one's fortune, make an auspicious start, get ahead, achieve success, advance, make progress, be booming*, feather one's nest*, get places*, make it*, make a go*; see also prosper.

    Antonyms fail*, lose out, go bankrupt.

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