thrive vs expand

thrive and expand both are verbs.

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

As verbs, thrive and expand are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of thrive include boom, flourish.

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