Thrived

Thrived is the past tense form of the verb thrive. Thrive means to prosper, flourish, or grow vigorously, especially under favorable conditions or after adversity.

Origin and forms: The verb has roots in Old English and other Germanic languages, with spelling and pronunciation evolving over centuries. In contemporary usage, “thrived” is the standard past tense in American and most modern writing. “Throve” is an older, dialectal, or literary past tense that may appear in historical texts or certain dialects.

Past participle and related forms: The past participle is usually “thrived.” In some dialects and older sources, “thriven” appears as a past participle, but it is now rare in everyday use.

Usage notes and examples: Thrived is commonly used to describe growth or success in people, organizations, ecosystems, or conditions. Examples: “The company thrived after expanding into new markets.” “The plants thrived in the sunny, well-drained soil.” “The community thrived under stable leadership.”

Related terms: Thrive is the base form; thriving is the present participle/adjective form (as in “a thriving economy”). Common synonyms include prosper, flourish, prosper, blossom; antonyms include fail, languish, wither. The choice between “thrived” and “throve” is largely a matter of regional preference and historical context.