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Antonyms for thrive

Grammar : Verb
Spell : thrahyv
Phonetic Transcription : θraɪv

Definition of thrive

Origin :
  • c.1200, from Old Norse þrifask "to thrive," originally "grasp to oneself," probably from Old Norse þrifa "to clutch, grasp, grip" (cf. Swedish trifvas, Danish trives "to thrive, flourish"), of unknown origin. Related: Thrived; thriving.
  • verb do well
Example sentences :
  • “I had rather study than thrive,” said Ambrose rather dreamily.
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • In cool rooms, not above 60 to 65 degrees by day, they thrive.
  • Extract from : « The Mayflower, January, 1905 » by Various
  • Some people are apt to think, the more plentifully they eat and drink, the better they thrive, and the stronger they grow.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
  • The common practice is to keep them under hand-glasses, but they will thrive better under a reed fence, placed sloping over them.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
  • And if there's more than you expected, all the better for you—some of 'em'll be sure to thrive anyhow.
  • Extract from : « Harper's Young People, July 27, 1880 » by Various
  • He is a typical city dweller and has learned to thrive there.
  • Extract from : « The Meaning of Evolution » by Samuel Christian Schmucker
  • Emotions, he thought wryly, become a woman; they thrive on them.
  • Extract from : « Martians Never Die » by Lucius Daniel
  • Obedience, neatness, punctuality do not thrive in such an atmosphere.
  • Extract from : « The Negro Farmer » by Carl Kelsey
  • Even if he had not found trouble in his native place, he could not hope to thrive there.
  • Extract from : « William Shakespeare » by Samuel Levy Bensusan
  • A breed of silken creatures lurk and thrive In your contempt.
  • Extract from : « Browning's England » by Helen Archibald Clarke

Synonyms for thrive

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