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to thrive
01
(of an animal, child, or plant) to grow with strength, health, or energy
Intransitive
02
to grow and develop exceptionally well
Intransitive
thrive
v
thriving
adj
thriving
adj
Example
Firefly populations thrive in areas with clean air and limited light pollution.
Wildlife thrives in the natural surround of the forest.
Some plants, like the solitary cactus, thrive in isolation in the desert.
Alpine wildlife, such as ibex and marmots, thrive in the high-altitude habitats of the Alps.
Wildlife thrives in the diverse habitats of the foothills.