thrive(2)
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thrive verb intrans. , thrived. ME.
[Old Norse Trifask refl. of Trifa grasp, lay hold of suddenly.]
Orig., grow, increase. Later, grow or develop well and vigorously; fig. progress well, flourish, prosper. Freq. foll. by on. ME.
C. McCullough The baby thrived better than Meggie did, recovered faster from the birth ordeal. G. Tindall Daird had been born gregarious,..had..thrived on having people round him. P. Fussell Victorian..chivalry throve..on the mystique of monarchy.
Increase in material wealth; be successful or fortunate; grow rich; (of a thing) be profitable or successful, turn out well. Freq. foll. by on. ME.
Harper's Magazine Make your lives dependent upon your..neighborhood, and householdwhich thrive by care and generosity. M. Robinson British industry had thriven..on the labour of hungry and exhausted people.
thriver noun (obsolete exc. dial.) L16.
thrivingly adverb in a thriving manner; prosperously, successfully, flourishingly: ME.
thrivingness noun (rare) thriving condition, prosperity E19.