ADVANCE


Meaning of ADVANCE in English

n. Function: verb

1 to cause to proceed or progress toward a goal FF1C; warm rains advanced the crops FF1E;

Synonyms: encourage, forward, foster, further, promote, serve

Related Words: aid, assist, help; accelerate, quicken, speed

Contrasted Words: hinder, impede; delay, slow; curb, restrain

Antonyms: retard; check

2 to raise in rank or position FF1C; was advanced to the presidency FF1E;

Synonyms: elevate, prefer, promote, upgrade

Related Words: aggrandize, exalt, raise, uplift; glorify, immortalize, magnify

Antonyms: hold back; reduce ( in rank )

3

Synonyms: LEND , loan

4

Synonyms: ADDUCE , allege, cite, lay, offer, present

Related Words: air, broach, expose

5 to go forward in space or time or toward an objective FF1C; prices advanced sharply FF1E;

Synonyms: get along, get on, march, move, proceed, progress

Related Words: heighten, increase, intensify; develop, mature

Idioms: forge ahead, gain ground, get ahead, make headway ( or progress), make one's way, make rapid strides

Contrasted Words: retire, retreat, retrograde, withdraw

Antonyms: recede

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