thrives
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈθɹaɪvz// UK //θɹˈaɪvz// thrives
v. to grow or develop very well. You use this when a person, plant, or business is healthy, strong, and successful.
v. to grow vigorously or flourish; to prosper or be successful in a particular environment. Third-person singular present form of 'thrive'.
This plant thrives in direct sunlight.
The local economy thrives when small businesses receive support from the community and the government.
While many species struggled during the drought, this particular desert shrub thrives in arid conditions by storing water in its thick, waxy leaves.
Usage
The verb is intransitive and often followed by the preposition 'on' or 'in'.