evolve vs thrive

evolve

verb
  • To come into being; develop. 

  • To change; transform. 

  • Of a population, to acquire or develop (a trait) in the process of biological evolution. 

  • To give off (gas, such as oxygen or carbon dioxide during a reaction). 

  • To move in regular procession through a system. 

  • Of a trait, to develop within a population via biological evolution. 

  • Of a population, to change genetic composition over successive generations through the process of evolution. 

  • To cause something to change or transform. 

thrive

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

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

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