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thrive

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/θraɪv/ · thrive

to grow or develop well or vigorously

Meanings

verbformal

to grow or develop well or vigorously

خوبصورتی اور طاقتور طریقے سے بڑھنا یا ترقی کرنا

ترقی کرنا

taraqqi karna

Synonyms

prosperflourishblossomخوشحالیبڑھوتریپھولنا

Antonyms

declinedeterioratefailزوالخراب ہوناناکامی

Common Collocations

  • thrive in life
  • thrive on challenges
  • thrive in business

Example Sentences

The plants thrive under the right conditions.

پودے صحیح حالات میں ترقی کرتے ہیں۔

Poday sahi halaat mein taraqqi karte hain.

She has managed to thrive despite the difficulties.

اس نے مشکلات کے باوجود ترقی کرنے میں کامیابی حاصل کی ہے۔

Us ne mushkilat ke bawajood taraqqi karne mein kamiyabi hasil ki hai.

Businesses that adapt to change often thrive.

ایسے کاروبار جو تبدیلی کو اپناتے ہیں اکثر ترقی کرتے ہیں۔

Aise karobar jo tabdeeli ko apnate hain aksar taraqqi karte hain.

Easily Confused With

thrive vs. strive:To 'thrive' is to grow or develop successfully, while 'strive' means to make great efforts to achieve something.

Word Family

thriver
nounترقی کرنے والا
thriving
adjectiveپھلتا پھولتا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'thrive' as a plant thriving in good soil.

Imagine a vibrant garden full of flourishing plants.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت میں پھلتا ہے عشق کی شادابی، جو دل میں ہو سچی، وہی ہے زندگی کی روداد

Mohabbat mein phulta hai ishq ki shadabi, Jo dil mein ho sachi, wahi hai zindagi ki rawad.

In love, true passion flourishes, What is sincere in the heart, is the tale of life.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو بوئیں گے، وہی پائیں گے

Jo boain ge, wahi pain ge

As you sow, so shall you reap.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old Norse "þrifask" — to grasp, to hold

First known use: 14th century

The word 'thrive' originated from the Old Norse word 'þrifask', which means 'to grasp' or 'to hold'. Over time, it evolved to signify growth and success.