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furthering

VERB

advance, lend support

Synonyms

STRONGEST

encourage expedite facilitate hasten help promote speed

STRONG

aid assist ballyhoo champion contribute engender forward foster generate patronize plug propagate push serve succor

WEAK

back up bail out give a boost to go with lend a hand open doors take care of work for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block check delay halt hinder hurt slow stop

STRONG

conceal destroy discourage hide ignore impede kill neglect oppose take withhold

WEAK

cease curtail frustrate obstruct prevent protest

Example Sentences

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“This establishes Canada as a heartland for Shell while furthering our strategy to deliver more value with less emissions,” Shell Chief Executive Wael Sawan said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

“People have to go out and support the arts, actively, to keep them alive, and I know that I will have a lifelong commitment to furthering this cause.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Microsoft’s stock saw its steepest postearnings plunge in over a decade last week, furthering its underperformance.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026

Rodriguez, furthering the changes she has made as Venezuela's new leader after serving as vice president under Maduro, also announced the appointment of a new health minister.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Despite her personal misgivings, Penelope thanked both of the young servants profusely for their willingness to spend their time furthering the children’s education.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood