Synonyms for thrive

verb

1. To grow vigorously

   blossom, blossom out, burgeon, wax, shoot up, flourish, mushroom, rise, bear fruit, batten, increase, radiate, shine; see also grow.

   Antonyms die*, wither, sicken.

2. To prosper

   succeed, do well, turn out well, flourish, rise up, make one's fortune, make an auspicious start, get ahead, achieve success, advance, make progress, be booming*, feather one's nest*, get places*, make it*, make a go*; see also prosper.

   Antonyms fail*, lose out, go bankrupt.