expand vs flourish

flourish vs expand

expand is not a noun while flourish is a noun.

expand and flourish both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
expand	No	No	Yes	No
flourish	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, expand and flourish are synonyms defined as:

expand and flourish: grow vigorously

Other synonyms of expand include boom, thrive.

expand (noun)	flourish (noun)
	the act of waving
	a display of ornamental speech or language
	a showy gesture
	(music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments
	an ornamental embellishment in writing

expand (verb)	flourish (verb)
grow vigorously	grow vigorously
exaggerate or make bigger	move or swing back and forth
become larger in size or volume or quantity	make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
expand the influence of
make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
extend in one or more directions

Difference between expand and flourish

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