advance

(s) being ahead of time or need
- gave advance warning
- was beforehand with her report
beforehand,
(s) situated ahead or going before
- an advance party
- at that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies
in advance, advanced,

(n) a movement forward
- he listened for the progress of the troops
progression, progress,
(n) a change for the better; progress in development betterment, improvement,
(n) a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
- she rejected his advances
feeler, overture, approach,
(n) the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) forward motion, onward motion, advancement, progress, procession, progression,
(n) an amount paid before it is earned cash advance,
(n) increase in price or value
- the news caused a general advance on the stock market
rise,

(v) move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
- Time marches on
march on, move on, progress, go on, pass on,
(v) bring forward for consideration or acceptance
- advance an argument
throw out,
(v) increase or raise
- boost the voltage in an electrical circuit
supercharge, boost,
(v) contribute to the progress or growth of
- I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom
encourage, promote, further, boost,
(v) cause to move forward
- Can you move the car seat forward?
bring forward,
(v) obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
- The home team was gaining ground
- After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference
gain ground, get ahead, make headway, pull ahead, win, gain,
(v) develop in a positive way
- He progressed well in school
- My plants are coming along
- Plans are shaping up
progress, shape up, come along, come on, get along, get on,
(v) develop further
- We are advancing technology every day
(v) give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
- John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired
- Women tend not to advance in the major law firms
- I got promoted after many years of hard work
elevate, kick upstairs, promote, upgrade, raise,
(v) pay in advance
- Can you advance me some money?
(v) move forward
- we have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward
set ahead,
(v) rise in rate or price
- The stock market gained 24 points today
gain,

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