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thrive on

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thrive (up)on something

to grow vigorously because of something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) These plants thrive upon wet soil. Children thrive on love.

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thrive on

v.

To flourish by or as if by feeding on something: The bears thrived on a rich harvest of berries.

See also: on, thrive