thrive
gb/θɹˈaɪv/ us/θɹˈaɪv/
B2
English
~ 6000
virágzik, jól megy, jól fejlődik, jól boldogul, jól érzi magát, elemében van, erőt merít
VERB
B2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone]/[something] thrives (in/under [conditions])
Small online businesses can thrive when they find a clear niche.
A kis online vállalkozások virágozhatnak, ha megtalálnak egy jól körülhatárolt piaci rést.
Her restaurant has thrived since she redesigned the menu.
Az étterme virágzik, mióta átalakította az étlapot.
The tech sector continues to thrive despite the economic slowdown.
Independent bookstores are starting to thrive again in some cities.
Local artists thrive in communities that support creative work.
Learner examples
The company is thriving after the new product launch.
A vállalat virágzik az új termék bevezetése után.
His career really began to thrive when he moved to London.
A karrierje igazán akkor indult virágzásnak, amikor Londonba költözött.
Tourism helps many small hotels to thrive.
In this city, coffee shops seem to thrive on every corner.
Nonprofit groups can thrive when people give regular support.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "thrive" for any positive change, even small or short-term ones. "Thrive" usually suggests strong, ongoing success, not just a single good result. It is also intransitive: you cannot say *"They thrived the business"*; say "The business thrived" or "They helped the business thrive."
Meaning
to be very successful
Collocations
thrive in a competitive market
|business is thriving
|local economy is thriving
|company continues to thrive
|start-up is thriving
|artists thrive in
Synonyms
prosper (Often used about money or business success; can sound slightly more formal.)
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flourish (Similar meaning but slightly more literary and often used about art, culture, or businesses.)
Antonyms
struggle (Describes having a lot of difficulty and not doing well, the opposite of thriving.)
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decline (Focuses on becoming less successful or weaker over time, the reverse of thriving.)
Themes
business
|success
|careers
|society
|core_vocabulary
|finance
Definition
To do very well and be successful, especially for a long time.
To be very successful or prosperous, especially over a period of time.
VERB
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[someone]/[something] thrives (in [a place]/under [conditions])
Tomatoes thrive in full sunlight and rich soil.
A paradicsom teljes napfényben és tápanyagban gazdag talajban fejlődik jól.
The baby thrived after she was moved to a quieter room.
A baba szépen fejlődött, miután egy csendesebb szobába vitték.
Coral reefs thrive in clean, warm water.
These houseplants will not thrive without enough humidity.
Wildlife has begun to thrive again since the pollution was reduced.
Learner examples
My garden flowers thrive in the summer.
A kerti virágaim nyáron fejlődnek jól.
Her son is thriving at his new school.
A fia remekül boldogul az új iskolájában.
Fish thrive in clean water.
The trees did not thrive in the dry air.
After the operation, he slowly began to thrive.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "thrive" with simply "live" or "survive." "Thrive" means to grow or be healthy in a strong, positive way, not just to stay alive. It is also not used as a transitive verb: say "The plants thrive in the sun," not *"The sun thrives the plants."*
Meaning
to grow strong and healthy
Collocations
plants thrive in
|children thrive on love
|thrive in the sun
|wildlife thrives
|bacteria thrive in
|thrives in a warm climate
Synonyms
flourish (Very close in meaning; often used about plants, animals, or children growing well.)
|
grow strong (More basic and descriptive; does not always suggest doing especially well like "thrive" does.)
Antonyms
wither (Used mainly for plants becoming dry and weak, the opposite of thriving.)
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languish (Describes living things failing to grow or develop, often slowly and sadly, the reverse of thriving.)
Themes
health
|nature
|family
|environment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To grow well and be very healthy, often because the place or situation is good.
To grow, develop, and remain strong and healthy, especially in a particular environment or conditions.
VERB
C1
3
elemében van
B2
erőt merít
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] thrives on [something]
Some managers thrive on pressure and tight deadlines.
Néhány vezető igazán elemében van, ha nagy a nyomás és szorosak a határidők.
She seems to thrive on chaos and constant change.
Úgy tűnik, ő a káoszban és az állandó változásban van elemében.
Athletes who thrive on competition often perform best in big games.
He thrives on challenges that would exhaust most people.
Certain salespeople thrive on the excitement of daily targets.
Learner examples
He thrives on pressure at work.
Munka közben nagy nyomás alatt van igazán elemében.
She thrives on new challenges.
Az új kihívások között van igazán elemében.
Some people thrive on competition, but I do not.
Our team thrives on difficult projects.
The child thrives on attention and love.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"thrive in stress"* or *"thrive with stress"*. The natural pattern is "thrive on [something]": for example, "thrive on stress," "thrive on challenges."
Meaning
to do well because of something
Collocations
thrive on pressure
|thrive on stress
|thrive on competition
|thrive on chaos
|thrive on challenges
|thrive on attention
Synonyms
relish (Focuses more on enjoying something, not necessarily doing better because of it.)
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excel (in/under) (Means to do very well, but does not include the idea of gaining energy from the situation.)
Antonyms
crumble under (Describes failing or breaking down when facing pressure, opposite of thriving on it.)
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shrink from (Means to avoid or fear challenging situations instead of doing well in them.)
Themes
personality
|work
|emotions
|stress
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To do very well and feel strong when you are in a certain situation, often a hard or stressful one for other people.
To do especially well, or gain energy and motivation, as a direct result of particular conditions or situations, often ones that are difficult for others.
Grammar
Dictionary form
thrive
IPA
GB/θɹˈaɪv/
US/θɹˈaɪv/
Syllables & stress
thrive (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (thrive)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: thrive
- 3rd Person Singular: thrives
- Present Participle: thriving
- Past: thrived, throve
- Past Participle: thrived
Word family
Forms
thrives
verb
thriving
verb
thrived
verb
throve
verb
Expressions
thrive on [something]
1/θɹˈaɪv ˈɔn sˈʌmθɪŋ/
phrasal verb
do very well because of something
To do very well and often enjoy something, especially a situation that many people find difficult or stressful.
Examples
- She thrives on pressure and always meets her deadlines.
- Some children thrive on structure, while others thrive on freedom.
- The team seems to thrive on tough competition from bigger companies.