Thrive and Wilt

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Thrive verb - To grow vigorously.

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Wilt is an antonym for thrive.

Nearby Words: thriving, thrived, thriven

Wilt verb - To lose liveliness, force, or freshness.

Usage example: after six solid hours of painting, his energy was starting to wilt

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Thrive is an antonym for wilt.

Nearby Words: wilted, wilting

Slave, thou hast slain me: villain, take my purse: If ever thou wilt thrive, bury my body;

Source: Due to the Dead

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