Saturday, December 15, 2012

Difference between "prosper" and "thrive"

Prosper
"Prosper" is used especially in business.
  • We all hope that our business will prosper
  • The economy is prospering.

Thrive
"Thrive" is used especially for animals and plants, but also for business.
  • Business is thriving
  • These animals rarely thrive in captivity. 
  • Plants that thrive in the desert.

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