throve Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb grow vigorously
   expand; flourish; boom; thrive.
   
   • The deer population in this town is thriving
   • business is booming
2. verb make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
   prosper; flourish; fly high; thrive.
   
   • The new student is thriving

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