Thriven
/ˈθrɪ.vən/noun
The past participle of thrive, meaning to grow or develop well or vigorously.
Did you know?The word 'thrive' is linked to the Old Norse 'þrifask', meaning 'to grasp or to seize', hinting at a powerful connection to survival and abundance.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*tḱreih₁-
“to thrive, to grow, to nourish.”
Old Norse
Old Norse
þrifask
“to seize, to grasp, associated with vigorous growth.”
Middle English
Middle English
thriven
“to prosper, to flourish or grow.”
Modern English
English
thriven
“past participle form indicating a state of having flourished or prospered.”