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Definition for advance

adjective as in ahead in position or time

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first, forward, leading, prior

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beforehand, earlier, early, foremost, in front, in the forefront, in the lead, previously

noun as in forward movement

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advancement, progress

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headway, impetus, motion, progression

noun as in improvement, progress in development

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advancement, boost, breakthrough, development, gain, growth, increase, progress, rise, step

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amelioration, betterment, break, buildup, enrichment, furtherance, go ahead, headway, promotion, up, upgrade, upping

noun as in money given beforehand

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hike, increase, rise

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accommodation, allowance, bite, credit, deposit, floater, loan, prepayment, retainer, score, stake, take, touch

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down payment, front money

verb as in move something forward, often quickly

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accelerate, achieve, move up, progress, promote, propel, speed, storm

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conquer, dispatch, drive, elevate, hasten, launch, march, proceed, quicken, skyrocket

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bring forward, come forward, continue ahead, continue on, forge ahead, gain ground, get ahead, get green light, get there, get with it, go ahead, go forth, go forward, go great guns, go places, go to town, make headway, make the scene, move on, move onward, press on, push ahead, push on, send forward, step forward

verb as in promote or propose an idea

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benefit, boost, encourage, further, introduce, offer, push

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adduce, allege, ballyhoo, cite, foster, hype, plug, present, proffer, puff, serve, splash, spot, submit, suggest, urge

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beat the drum for, get ink for, lay forward, make a pitch for, put forward, put on the map, set forth, throw spotlight on

verb as in give money beforehand

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furnish, lend, loan, pay

verb as in increase in amount, number, or position

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boost, develop, grow, improve, raise, upgrade

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elevate, enlarge, grade, magnify, multiply, prefer, prosper, thrive, up, uplift

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break the bank, get fat, get rich, hit pay dirt, hit the jackpot, make a killing, make out, pan out, strike gold, strike it rich

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Example Sentences

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The project received support from the Australian Research Council and the US Air Force Office of Sponsored Research and aligns with Monash University's broader goal of advancing materials for a low-carbon energy future.

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The board determined that awarding all three licenses best advances the state’s long-term economic, fiscal, and community objectives.

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The Columbus Crew head coach has been in advanced talks with the Glasgow club for almost a week and now appears close to finalising a deal.

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In six career games so far, advanced metrics peg him as one of the most inefficient quarterbacks in modern history.

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The teams in each group will face one another once in pool play with the top two teams in each group, plus the eight best third-place teams, advancing to the single-elimination knockout stages.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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