advance

noun

the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

advancement
increase in price or value
“the news caused a general advance on the stock market”
rise
a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
“They rejected your advances.”
approachfeeleroverture
a change for the better

betterment
a movement forward

progress
an amount paid before it is earned

cash advance

verb

to rise in rate or price
“The price advanced even further.”
gain
to develop in a positive way
“I advanced my field through my research.”
progress
to increase or raise
“They advance in size.”
boostbump upsupercharge
to develop further
“We've advanced the phone and are ready to present the new version to administration.”
to bring forward for consideration or acceptance
“I advanced a convincing argument to end slavery worldwide.”
throw out
to obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
“We need to advance our position in the market.”
gainwinpull aheadmake headwayget aheadgain ground
to move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
“We have to advance the cause.”
progress
to cause to move forward
“We advanced medicine with our recent discoveries.”
bring forward
to move forward
“We have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward.”
set ahead
to pay in advance
“Can you advance me some money?”
to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
“I advanced to a senior position within the year.”
raise
to contribute to the progress or growth of
“I advanced the cause for many years.”
furtherboostencouragepromote

adjective