\Thrive\ (thr[imac]v), v. i. [imp. {Throve} (thr[=o]v) or
{Thrived} (thr[imac]vd); p. p. {Thrived} or {Thriven}
(thr[i^]v"'n); p. pr. & vb. n. {Thriving}.] [OE.
[thorn]riven, Icel. [thorn]r[=i]fask; probably originally, to
grasp for one's self, from [thorn]r[=i]fa to grasp; akin to
Dan. trives to thrive, Sw. trifvas. Cf. {Thrift}.]
1. To prosper by industry, economy, and good management of
   property; to increase in goods and estate; as, a farmer
   thrives by good husbandry.

         Diligence and humility is the way to thrive in the
         riches of the understanding, as well as in gold.
                                               --I. Watts.

2. To prosper in any business; to have increase or success.
   ``They by vices thrive.'' --Sandys.

         O son, why sit we here, each other viewing Idly,
         while Satan, our great author, thrives? --Milton.

         And so she throve and prospered.      --Tennyson.

3. To increase in bulk or stature; to grow vigorously or
   luxuriantly, as a plant; to flourish; as, young cattle
   thrive in rich pastures; trees thrive in a good soil.