thrive

thrive — verb

1. to grow and do extremely well, becoming increasingly successful, healthy, or str

1.動詞不及物B1
釋義

to grow and do extremely well, becoming increasingly successful, healthy, or strong over a period of time

例句

Kabir's small coffee shop began to thrive even though it was surrounded by larger chains.

thrive + adverbial clause of concession

After years of hard work, the family business finally started to thrive under new management.

thrive under [conditions/leadership]

同義詞
  • prosper

    more narrowly about financial or material success; less about personal well-being or growth

  • flourish

    similar to thrive but often carries a sense of visible vitality and beauty; common for creative or artistic contexts

  • succeed

    broader in scope — can mean achieving a single goal, whereas thrive implies sustained well-being over time

反義詞
  • struggle

    implies difficulty and lack of progress rather than growth

  • decline

    suggests a downward trend in health, success, or strength

文法句型

thrive + in/on/under + [condition]

用法筆記

Often used with prepositions 'in', 'on', or 'under' to describe the conditions that enable success. 'Thrive on' suggests that someone or something benefits from or even needs a particular situation, especially a challenging one.

常見錯誤

❌She thrived her business by cutting costs.
✅Her business thrived after she cut costs.
💡'thrive' is intransitive and cannot take a direct object.
❌The company thrives the new market.
✅The company thrives in the new market.
💡a preposition (in, on, under) is needed to link 'thrive' to its conditions.
❌He strove after moving to the city.' (when meaning 'thrived')
✅He thrived after moving to the city.
💡'strive' means to make great effort, while 'thrive' means to do well.

2. to grow strong and healthy, especially when the surrounding conditions are good

2.動詞不及物B1
釋義

to grow strong and healthy, especially when the surrounding conditions are good for growth

例句

Tomato plants thrive in the hot summer sun if they get enough water.

thrive in [growing condition]

Hiro's garden flowers thrived after he added compost to the soil.

同義詞
  • flourish

    nearly interchangeable for plants; emphasizes visible, abundant growth

  • bloom

    more specific — refers to producing flowers, not just growing well

反義詞
  • wilt

    specific to plants; suggests losing strength and drooping

  • wither

    suggests drying up and dying from lack of water or poor conditions

文法句型

thrive + in/on + [growing condition]

用法筆記

Primarily used for plants and other living organisms. When used for animals, it describes healthy physical development. This sense contrasts with sense 1, which focuses on success in human activities rather than physical growth.

常見錯誤

❌The plant thrived in the dark corner.
✅The plant thrived in the sunny window.
💡plants thrive in conditions that support their natural growth, not in unsuitable environments.
❌The flowers thrived the cold weather.
✅The flowers thrived despite the cold weather.' or 'The flowers thrived in the cold weather.
💡a preposition is required.