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

(en verb)

to fly aloft with little effort, as a bird.

When soars Gaul's vulture with his wings unfurled. .

to mount upward on wings, or as on wings.

to remain aloft by means of a glider or other unpowered aircraft.

to rise, especially rapidly or unusually high.

The pump prices soared into new heights as the strike continued.

(figuratively) To rise in thought, spirits, or imagination; to be exalted in mood.

Where the deep transported mind may soar . .

Valor soars above What the world calls misfortune.