- (v.i.) To increase in bulk or stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly, as a plant; to flourish; as, young cattle thrive in rich pastures; trees thrive in a good soil.
- (v.i.) To prosper by industry, economy, and good management of property; to increase in goods and estate; as, a farmer thrives by good husbandry.
- (v.i.) To prosper in any business; to have increase or success.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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