1. (

• boom ,
• thrive ,
• flourish ,
• expand ,

) grow vigorously; "The deer population in this town is thriving"; "business is booming" ;

2. (

• thrive ,
• prosper ,
• fly_high ,
• flourish

) make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance; "The new student is thriving" ;

3. (

• brandish ,
• flourish ,
• wave

) move or swing back and forth; "She waved her gun" ;