thrive

 
Pronunciation: /θrʌɪv/

verb (thrives, thriving, past throve /θrəʊv/ or thrived; past participle thriven /ˈθrɪv(ə)n/ or thrived)

[no object]
  • (of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously: the new baby thrived
  • prosper; flourish: education groups thrive on organization

Origin:

Middle English (originally in the sense 'grow, increase'): from Old Norse thrífask, reflexive of thrífa 'grasp, get hold of'. Compare with thrift