Replenish vs Thrive - What's the difference?
replenish | thrive |
To refill; to renew; to supply again or to add a fresh quantity.
(archaic) To fill; to complete; to supply fully.
(obsolete) To finish; to complete; to perfect.
* Shakespeare
To grow or increase stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly, to flourish.
:* 1819' (though spoken by a character in the 12-century): “It seems to me, reverend father,” said the knight, “that the small morsels which you eat, together with this holy, but somewhat thin beverage, have '''thriven with you marvellously.” — Walter Scott, ''Ivanhoe
To increase in wealth or success; to prosper, be profitable.
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As verbs the difference between replenish and thrive
is that replenish is to refill; to renew; to supply again or to add a fresh quantity while thrive is to grow or increase stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly, to flourish.replenish
English
Verb
(es)- It's a popular product, and they have to replenish their stock of it frequently.
- ...and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth... (Genesis 1:28, KJV)
- We smothered the most replenished sweet work of nature.
Antonyms
* (l)References
* *thrive
English
Verb
- Since expanding in June, the business has really thrived .
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