flourish vs expand

expand vs flourish

flourish is a noun but expand is not a noun.

flourish and expand both are verbs.

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

As verbs, flourish and expand are synonyms defined as:

flourish and expand: grow vigorously

Other synonyms of flourish include boom, thrive.

flourish (noun)	expand (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

flourish (verb)	expand (verb)
grow vigorously	grow vigorously
move or swing back and forth	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

Difference between flourish and expand

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