adjective
moving forward
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verb
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
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- Time marches on
verb
bring forward for consideration or acceptance
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- advance an argument
verb
increase or raise
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- boost the voltage in an electrical circuit
verb
contribute to the progress or growth of
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- I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom
verb
cause to move forward
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- Can you move the car seat forward?
verb
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
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- The home team was gaining ground
- After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference
- win points
verb
develop in a positive way
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- He progressed well in school
- My plants are coming along
- Plans are shaping up
verb
develop further
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- We are advancing technology every day
verb
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
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- John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired
- Women tend not to advance in the major law firms
- I got promoted after many years of hard work
verb
pay in advance
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- Can you advance me some money?
verb
move forward
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- we have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward
verb
rise in rate or price
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- The stock market gained 24 points today