Shrive vs. Thrive — What's the Difference?

To hear the confession of and give absolution to (a penitent).

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

To obtain absolution for (oneself) by confessing and doing penance.

To grow vigorously; flourish

To make or go to confession.

To be successful or make steady progress; prosper

To hear confessions.

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

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

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

To prescribe penance or absolution.

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

To confess, and receive absolution.

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

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

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.

To confess, and receive absolution; - used reflexively.

Grow stronger;

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

Gain in wealth

Confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure