thriven

Variant of thrive

thrive definition

thrive (t̸hrīv)

intransitive verb thrived or throve, thrived or thriven thriv′en (t̸hriv′'n), thriving thriv′·ing

  1. to prosper or flourish; be successful, esp. as the result of economical management
  2. to grow vigorously or luxuriantly; improve physically

Etymology: ME thrifen < ON thrifast, to prosper, reflex. of thrifa, to grasp

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