Thrive (thrīv), v. i.
[imp. Throve (thrōv) or Thrived
(thrīvd); p. p. Thrived or Thriven
(thrĭv"'n); p. pr. & vb. n. Thriving.] [OE.
þriven, Icel. þrīfask; probably originally,
to grasp for one's self, from þrīfa to grasp; akin to
Dan. trives to thrive, Sw. trifvas. Cf. Thrift.]
1. To prosper by industry, economy, and good
management of property; to increase in goods and estate; as, a farmer
thrives by good husbandry.
Diligence and humility is the way to thrive in the
riches of the understanding, as well as in gold.
I.
Watts.
2. To prosper in any business; to have increase or
success. "They by vices thrive." Sandys.
O son, why sit we here, each other viewing
Idly, while Satan, our great author, thrives?
Milton.
And so she throve and prospered.
Tennyson.
3. 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.