Shrive vs. Thrive

Shriveverb

To hear or receive a confession (of sins etc.)

Shriveverb

To prescribe penance or absolution.

Shriveverb

To confess, and receive absolution.

Shriveverb

To hear or receive the confession of; to administer confession and absolution to; - said of a priest as the agent.

Shriveverb

To confess, and receive absolution; - used reflexively.

Shriveverb

To receive confessions, as a priest; to administer confession and absolution.

Shriveverb

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

Thriveverb

To grow or increase stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly, to flourish.

Thriveverb

To increase in wealth or success; to prosper, be profitable.

Thriveverb

To prosper by industry, economy, and good management of property; to increase in goods and estate; as, a farmer thrives by good husbandry.

Thriveverb

To prosper in any business; to have increase or success.

Thriveverb

To increase in bulk or stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly, as a plant; to flourish; as, young cattle thrive in rich pastures; trees thrive in a good soil.

Thriveverb

grow stronger;

Thriveverb

gain in wealth

Thriveverb

(of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously

Thriveverb

prosper; flourish