thrive

Verb
  1. Grow vigorously (synset 200311168)
    "The deer population in this town is thriving"; "business is booming"
    hypernym: grow - become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain
    hyponym:
    • revive - be brought back to life, consciousness, or strength
    • luxuriate - thrive profusely or flourish extensively
    synonym: boom, expand, flourish
  2. Make steady progress;
    Be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance (synset 202347796)
    "The new student is thriving"
    hypernym: change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
    synonym: flourish, fly high, prosper

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