thrives

VERB

do well

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bloom blossom boom develop flourish grow mushroom prosper shine succeed

STRONG

advance arrive batten burgeon increase progress radiate rise score wax

WEAK

bear fruit get ahead get fat get on get places get there grow rich make a go shoot up turn out well

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease decrease fail halt lessen lose shrink shrivel stop stunt wither

STRONG

decline recede retreat retrogress

WEAK

languish

Example Sentences

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This particular mental-health initiative gives “cancer survivors, thrivers and caregivers” space to share and connect.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2023

Mons.Leave the troubled streames, And live where thrivers doe, at the well head.

From Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois by Boas, Frederick S.