furthers

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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With the spacious GV80, Hyundai Motor Group furthers its ambition to rule the premium SUV market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Weakness in the construction industry also furthers a housing-affordability crisis in the state.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 11, 2025

The move furthers Allen’s retrenchment after a $1-billion buying spree in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025

Assuming the young Swede maintains his current trajectory, following his recent win at Torrey Pines, he will surely have many more fans as he furthers his quest for a first major title.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2025

Whatever furthers this should be eagerly pursued; and all that hinders it, rejected.

From The Teacher Essays and Addresses on Education by Palmer, Alice Freeman