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thriving

/θɹaɪvɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To grow or increase stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly, to flourish.

Examples :

"Not all animals thrive well in captivity."
biology ecology environment nature organism plant

Related Words

Illustration expanding

expanding verb

/ɪkˈspændɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspændɪŋ/

To change (something) from a smaller form and/or size to a larger one; to spread out or lay open.

"You can expand this compact umbrella to cover a large table."

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flourish noun

/ˈflʌ.ɹɪʃ/

A dramatic gesture such as the waving of a flag.

"With many flourishes of the captured banner, they marched down the avenue."

Illustration flourishing

flourishing verb

/ˈflʌɹɪʃɪŋ/ /ˈflɝɪʃɪŋ/

To thrive or grow well.

"The barley flourished in the warm weather."

Illustration business

business noun

/ˈbɪd.nəs/

A specific commercial enterprise or establishment.

"My uncle owns a small business selling handmade jewelry. "

Illustration increase

increase noun

/ɪnˈkriːs/ /ˈɪŋkriːs/

An amount by which a quantity is increased.

"The increase in homework assignments this week was significant. "

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consistently adverb

/kənˈsɪstəntli/ /kənˈsɪstəntliː/

(manner) In a consistent manner.

"My son consistently gets good grades in math class. "

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positive noun

/ˈpɒzɪ̈tɪv/ /ˈpɑzɪ̈tɪv/

A thing capable of being affirmed; something real or actual.

"The positive of finishing the project early is a bonus week of vacation. "

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prospering verb

/ˈprɑspərɪŋ/ /ˈprɒspərɪŋ/

To favor; to render successful.

""With hard work and dedication, her business is prospering." "

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successful adjective

/səkˈsɛsfl̩/

Resulting in success; assuring, or promoting, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect

"a successful use of medicine;  a successful experiment;  a successful enterprise"

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profitable adjective

/ˈpɹɒfɪtəbl̩/ /ˈpɹɑfɪtəbl̩/

Producing a profit.

"The lemonade stand was very profitable for the children, earning them enough money to buy a new game. "

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vigorously adverb

/ˈvɪɡəɹəsli/

With intense energy, force or vigor

"He knocked vigorously on the door."

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captivity noun

/kæpˈtɪvɪti/

The state of being captive.

"The zoo tried to make the animal's captivity comfortable, but it still missed its freedom. "