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What is another word for Advance? – 161 Advance Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    progress move proceed forward promote further develop improve enhance increase grow expand extend enlarge augment elevate uplift raise boost accelerate hasten quicken step stride march push drive thrust propel impel stimulate motivate encourage support foster nurture cultivate mature ripen flourish thrive prosper succeed triumph conquer vanquish overcome surpass exceed outdo outstrip outrun outpace

    Meaning of Advance

    The primary meaning of the word "Advance" is to move forward or progress in a particular direction or situation.

    Definitions

    • To move forward or progress in a particular direction or situation
    • * To promote or support the progress or development of something
    • * To pay or give money before it is due
    • * To move something forward or to a more advanced position

    Etymology of Advance

    The word "Advance" originates from the Old French word "avancer," which is derived from the Latin words "ab" (from) and "ante" (before), and the verb "vanticare" or "vancire," which means to go before or precede
    The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the act of moving forward or progressing in a particular direction or situation

    Example Uses

    • The company will advance the employee to a higher position due to their excellent performance
    • * The team made a significant advance in the development of the new technology
    • * The bank will advance the loan to the customer once the application is approved

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    retreat withdraw recede regress decline decrease reduce diminish lower drop fall sink slump deteriorate worsen decay crumble collapse halt stop stagnate delay hinder obstruct impede block bar prevent prohibit

    Related Nouns

    progress development growth improvement increase expansion extension enlargement augmentation elevation promotion advancement evolution maturation ripening flourishing thriving prosperity success triumph conquest victory achievement accomplishment milestone

    Related Verbs

    progress develop grow improve increase expand extend enlarge augment elevate promote advance move proceed forward hasten quicken accelerate stimulate motivate encourage support foster nurture cultivate mature ripen

    Related Adjectives

    advanced progressive developing growing improving increasing expanding extensive enlarged augmented elevated promotional forward speedy rapid swift quick accelerated stimulated motivated encouraged supportive fostered nurtured cultivated mature ripe