(of a process) To speed up
(of a theory or suggestion) To put forward
(of a price or rate) To raise or increase
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To move forward
“The enemy was there before them, and would advance with measured tread behind a wall of shields and pikes.”
To come or go near, or nearer to, in place or time
“Nathan Drake would advance cautiously towards the guards from behind, hoping not to draw their attention.”
To strengthen in position
“He worked hard and strategically to advance his position within the firm.”
To provide assistance, typically financially
“The billionaire would financially advance causes that were in line with his vision for the future.”
To make progress in development
“The company's product would continue to advance over the years, always staying one step ahead of their competitors.”
(of a process) To speed up
“Increasing the amount of heat will advance the cooking process.”
(of a theory or suggestion) To put forward
“Alex would advance his theory that chemicals in the water were negatively impacting the natural instincts of frogs.”
To lend money to someone
“She was going through a difficult time and asked if I could advance her some money.”
To re-schedule at an earlier time or date
“Would it be possible to advance the time of our meeting by an hour?”
(of a price or rate) To raise or increase
“The bank would advance interest rates by half a percent.”
To promote the use, sale, or acceptance of
(lead to) To culminate or result in a particular event or consequence
To assume or consider that something is true or correct
To make an assertion without proof
To develop or progress
To confront through the use of military force
To be in motion by moving one's feet in a slow and alternative manner
To state or remark as one's opinion or belief
To move somewhere in a slow and steady way
To offer a recommendation
To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned
To invest or put funds into, such as a project, business, investment or account
To strengthen or reaffirm in rank or position
(of time) To elapse
To be on the verge of transpiring, occurring or happening
To encourage or raise the spirits of
To enact or establish (a rule or law)
(archaic) To bring or put into a condition of privilege
Spill over
To fulfill a desire, demand or need
To intrude, meddle, or trespass in others' affairs
To bring (a place or people) to a stage of social and cultural development considered to be more advanced
To make use of
To arrange for the delivery of, especially by post
To push, move or drive through barriers or obstacles
To (attempt to) cause to appear great or greater
To campaign or advocate on an issue or for change, typically politically
To advance someone for a post or job, or for membership of a club
To leave a place, often for another
To function in an expected or specified manner
To ask someone to do something in an urgent manner
To earn through work or effort
To teach, train or educate in a given field
To commit someone or something to one's care
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