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Ongoing, or in progress
Coming nearer in space or time
Formed by the accumulation of successive additions
Relating to intellectual or artistic progress, advancement or achievements
The act or state of growing older
In motion
Happening or developing gradually or in stages
Having a period of great prosperity or rapid economic growth
Onward so as to move ahead or to make progress
Continuing or advancing, especially without a break or interruption
Present participle for to move forward
“The enemy was there before them, and would advance with measured tread behind a wall of shields and pikes.”
Present participle for 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.”
Present participle for to strengthen in position
“He worked hard and strategically to advance his position within the firm.”
Present participle for to provide assistance, typically financially
“The billionaire would financially advance causes that were in line with his vision for the future.”
Present participle for 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) Present participle for to speed up
“Increasing the amount of heat will advance the cooking process.”
(of a theory or suggestion) Present participle for to put forward
“Alex would advance his theory that chemicals in the water were negatively impacting the natural instincts of frogs.”
Present participle for to lend money to someone
“She was going through a difficult time and asked if I could advance her some money.”
Present participle for 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) Present participle for to raise or increase
“The bank would advance interest rates by half a percent.”
The process by which something evolves, progresses, or becomes revealed
The action of proposing a plan or suggestion
Something that promotes action or activity, especially in an official capacity
A thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest
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