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🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

번영하다

Pronunciation / Transliteration: beon-yeong-ha-da

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Thrive/θraɪv/
verbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그 기업은 어려운 환경에서도 번영했다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To grow, develop, or be successful vigorously; to flourish.

    "New businesses can thrive in a supportive economic environment."
  2. 2

    To prosper or be fortunate financially or physically.

    "Houseplants can thrive even in rooms with minimal direct sunlight."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'thrive' originates from the Old Norse word 'þrifask', meaning 'to grasp' or 'to thrive'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting a shift towards prosperity and growth in various contexts, particularly in relation to health and success.

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