advance

Definitions of advance in various dictionaries:

noun - a movement forward

noun - a change for the better

noun - a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

noun - the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

noun - an amount paid before it is earned

noun - increase in price or value

verb - move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

verb - bring forward for consideration or acceptance

verb - increase or raise

verb - contribute to the progress or growth of

verb - cause to move forward

verb - obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

verb - develop in a positive way

verb - develop further

verb - give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

verb - pay in advance

verb - move forward

verb - rise in rate or price

adj - being ahead of time or need

adj - situated ahead or going before

To move or cause to move forward.

To put forward; propose or suggest: advanced a novel theory during the seminar.

To aid the growth or progress of.

To raise in rank; promote.

To cause to occur sooner: advance a deadline by one week.

To raise in amount or rate; increase.

To pay (money or interest) before due.

To supply or lend, especially on credit.

To serve as an advance person for (a trip to be made by a politician or a dignitary): “advanced the China trip during which the first trade agreements... were signed” (Suzanne Perney).

To lift.

To go or move forward or onward.

To move against another, as when attacking: advance on the enemy’s position.

To make progress; improve.

To rise in rank, position, or value.

To serve as an advance person for a trip to be made by a politician or a dignitary.

The act or process of moving or going forward.

A forward move, as toward an objective; progress: an advance in genetic engineering.

An increase of price or value.

The furnishing of funds or goods on credit.

The funds or goods so furnished; a loan.

Payment of money before due: an advance on next week’s salary.

Made or given ahead of time: an advance payment.

The central meaning shared by these verb s is “to cause to move ahead, as toward a goal”: advance a worthy cause; forwarding their own interests; fostered friendly relations; furthering your career; efforts to promote sales.

verb - to move or cause to move ahead