thrive

BrE /θraɪv/ AmE /θraɪv/

verb en → es

past thrived/thrived pp thrived/thriven ing thriving

1 PROSPER [intransitive] B2

to grow and develop successfully, especially in a difficult situation

prosperar, florecer, tener éxito

  • thrive in/on something

Collocations thrive on challenges · thrive in a competitive environment

  • The company has thrived despite the recession.

    La empresa ha prosperado a pesar de la recesión.

2 FLOURISH [intransitive] B2

to grow and develop successfully, especially in a difficult situation (synonymous with sense 1)

florecer, prosperar, tener éxito

  • thrive on something

Collocations thrive in a new environment · thrive under pressure

  • She thrives on the excitement of city life.

    Ella florece con la emoción de la vida en la ciudad.