Founder and Thrive

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Founder verb - To be unsuccessful.

Usage example: the theater company foundered after its corporate funding dried up

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Thrive is an antonym for founder.

Thrive verb - To grow vigorously.

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Founder is an antonym for thrive.

Nearby Words: thriving, thrived, thriven

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