No. 8,170 in Dutch
gedijen
To thrive or flourish.
In a sentence
De planten gedijen goed in deze zonnige achtertuin.
The plants thrive well in this sunny backyard.
Here, 'gedijen' is used to describe how plants prosper and grow well in suitable conditions.
Kinderen gedijen beter in een liefdevolle omgeving.
Children flourish better in a loving environment.
In this sentence, 'gedijen' conveys how children emotionally and intellectually do well when in a nurturing atmosphere.
Dit project gedijt op samenwerking en creativiteit.
This project thrives on cooperation and creativity.
This usage of 'gedijen' illustrates how a project can progress and succeed given collaborative and innovative efforts.
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