Definitions

move forward

[moov fawr-werd] / ˈmuv ˈfɔr wərd /

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gain v.
step v.

VERB

gain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achieve advance attain benefit boost build up collect earn expand get grow have improve increase make obtain pick up produce promote reach realize reap score secure

STRONG

accomplish ameliorate annex augment capture clear complete consummate enlarge enlist fulfill gather glean harvest land net overtake parlay perfect procure profit progress succeed

WEAK

bring in make a killing rack up win over

Antonyms

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decline decrease demote depart destroy diminish discourage dissuade fail forfeit give in give up halt harm hinder hurt injure leave lessen lose lower miss prevent ruin spend stop surrender throw away weaken worsen yield

STRONG

free let go neglect plant release

WEAK

exhaust pass waste

VERB

step

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dance go down skip stride tiptoe tread walk

STRONG

advance ambulate ascend descend hoof it mince pace prance traipse trip troop

WEAK

go backward go forward go up move backward

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move forward

Smith's attorney also said his client is "pleased that this matter is now behind him and is ready to move forward".

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

The case against the woman who authorities allege fired multiple bullets at pop singer Rihanna’s Beverly Hills mansion can move forward, a judge ruled Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

Colin Kaepernick has decided to move forward in hope.

From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2026

But now, they said, it seems inevitable the U.S. will move forward with some measure limiting their fuel shipments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

He'd accepted that Minnie wanted to move forward without him and seemed mostly happy and hopeful.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

move forward

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