definition of
[thrive]

[1] #1 thrive v. [boom, flourish, expand] grow vigorously; "The deer population in this town is thriving"; "business is booming". wn

[2] #2 thrive v. [prosper, fly high, flourish] make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance; "The new student is thriving". wn