expand vs thrive

expand and thrive both are verbs.

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

As verbs, expand and thrive are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of expand include boom, flourish.

expand (verb)	thrive (verb)
grow vigorously	grow vigorously
exaggerate or make bigger	make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
become larger in size or volume or quantity
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