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thrives

thrives is the third-person singular simple present indicative of thrive.

Meaning of thrive

Verb

thrive (third-person singular simple present thrives, present participle thriving, simple past (uncommon) throve or thrived, past participle (uncommon) thriven or thrived)

  1. (intransitive) To grow or increase stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly; to enjoy a state of excellent health and well-being; to flourish.
    • Not all animals thrive well in captivity.
  2. (intransitive) To increase in wealth or success; to prosper, be profitable.
    • Since expanding in June, the business has really thrived.

Questions about thrives

What is thrives the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Thrives is the third-person singular simple present indicative of thrive.

Words near thrives in the dictionary

  1. thrived
  2. thriveless
  3. thriven
  4. thriver
  5. thrivers
  6. thrives
  7. thrivest
  8. thriveth
  9. thriving
  10. thrivingly
  11. thrivingness

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