Verb

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.

Since expanding in June, the business has really thrived .

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Verb

(transitive, and, intransitive) To hear or receive a confession (of sins etc.)

* Shakespeare

Doubtless he shrives this woman, / Else ne'er could he so long protract his speech.

* Longfellow

Till my guilty soul be shriven .

To prescribe penance or absolution.

(intransitive, or, reflexive) To confess, and receive absolution.

"Twas a good thought, boy, to come here and'' ''shrive ", - The Croppy Boy, trad Irish song.