thrive

gedeihen

Kräftig und gesund wachsen oder sich unter günstigen Bedingungen gut entwickeln.

In einfachem Englisch: To grow strongly and stay healthy, or develop well in good conditions.

• The plants thrive in this soil.
• Her baby has thrived since coming home.
• These animals thrive when they have space to move.

So benutzt man es: thrive in something (These flowers thrive in warm weather.); thrive on something (The children thrive on regular attention.)

Synonyme: flourish

Gegenteile: wither, decline

Häufige Wendungen: thrive in something, thrive on something, plants thrive

florieren, prosperieren

Immer erfolgreicher oder wohlhabender werden.

In einfachem Englisch: To become more successful or wealthy.

• His business began to thrive.
• Local shops thrived during the festival.
• Can a small company thrive in such a crowded market?

So benutzt man es: thrive in something (Small businesses can thrive in this market.); thrive on something (Her company thrives on competition.)

Synonyme: prosper, flourish

Gegenteile: fail, decline

Häufige Wendungen: businesses thrive, thrive in something, thrive on competition