a movement forward; he listened for the progress of the troops

[ Syn: progress , progression ]

a change for the better; progress in development

[ Syn: improvement , betterment ]

a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others; she rejected his advances

[ Syn: overture , approach , feeler ]

the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

[ Syn: progress , progression , procession , advancement , forward motion , onward motion ]

an amount paid before it is earned

[ Syn: cash advance ]

increase in price or value; the news caused a general advance on the stock market

[ Syn: rise ]

being ahead of time or need; gave advance warning; was beforehand with her report

[ Syn: beforehand ]

situated ahead or going before; an advance party; at that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies

[ Syn: advanced , in advance ]

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; Time marches on

[ Syn: progress , pass on , move on , march on , go on ]

pay in advance; Can you advance me some money?'

move forward; we have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward

[ Syn: set ahead ]

rise in rate or price; The stock market gained 24 points today

[ Syn: gain ]

bring forward for consideration or acceptance; advance an argument

[ Syn: throw out ]

increase or raise; boost the voltage in an electrical circuit

[ Syn: boost , supercharge ]

contribute to the progress or growth of; I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom

[ Syn: promote , boost , further , encourage ]

cause to move forward; Can you move the car seat forward?

[ Syn: bring forward ]

obtain advantages, such as points, etc.; 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

[ Syn: gain , win , pull ahead , make headway , get ahead , gain ground ]

develop in a positive way; He progressed well in school; My plants are coming along; Plans are shaping up

[ Syn: progress , come on , come along , get on , get along , shape up ]

develop further; We are advancing technology every day'

give a promotion to or assign to a higher position; 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

[ Syn: promote , upgrade , kick upstairs , raise , elevate ]