(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.”
(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 make (something) seem worthy and impressive
To develop or progress
To promote the use, sale, or acceptance of
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
To fulfill a desire, demand or need
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 advance someone for a post or job, or for membership of a club
To extend or advance gradually beyond intended limits
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
To operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle
To head straight towards a specified direction or object, usually at an accelerated speed
To design with a new shape or form
A forward movement
“The advance of the remaining Lannister army northward was led by Ser Jaime.”
A development or improvement
“Marketers consider the ability for software to make creepily accurate product recommendations a significant advance in artificial intelligence.”
An increase in amount or price
“Citizens were enraged at the advance in the nation's carbon tax and took to the streets in protest.”
Money paid before it is due
“She was given a significant advance by the publishers who were eager for her to write her tell-all autobiography.”
An approach or proposal made to someone with the aim of opening negotiations or establishing a relationship
“He respected my wishes after I rejected his advances.”
An attack or assault
“They strategically decided to make their advance at midnight under the cover of darkness.”
An advancement in progress or development
Conversion of one substance into another
The arrival of a notable person or thing
A thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest
The state or condition of being about to happen or take place
The fact of being pushed or advanced to a more favourable situation
An improvement or enhancement of something by making changes
Something that promotes action or activity, especially in an official capacity
A significant advance or breakthrough driven by exceptional inspiration
A form of secured loan, typically to purchase property
The action or process of investing money for profit
A movement or entry into a place or area, figuratively or literally
The achievement of an aim or goal
A route designed to get to a particular destination
A thing that is given as security for the fulfillment of a contract or the payment of a debt
Performed or supplied before a given or expected date
“Please give me an advance indication of when the repairman will arrive.”
Performed or supplied at an initial stage
“The president sent an advance party of delegates to the summit before his arrival.”
Serving as an effective means of pursuing an aim or goal
Happening or done before the usual or expected time
Arranged before a need arises
Done at the start for experimental or exploratory purposes
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