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Definition advance in American English

advance verb

verb
/ədˈvæns/
1

to move forward and toward someone or something

Example

Before he could advance another step, the men ran away.

Example

Troops are advancing on the village.

Synonyms and related words
approach make for make toward
1.1

to make something such as a movie or videotape move forward

Example

The technician advanced the tape by a few frames.

Synonyms and related words
propel guide transfer
2

to progress and become better or more developed

Example

Information technology has advanced dramatically since the 1960s.

Example

His cancer had now advanced so far that it could not be treated.

Synonyms and related words
progress get on with get ahead
2.1

to help something progress and become more developed or successful

Example

They use the Internet as a tool to advance their research.

Example

He will do anything to advance his career.

Example

We are working to advance the cause of world peace.

Synonyms and related words
foster get past promote
3

to suggest something for people to consider

Example

She advanced the theory that children learn more from their friends than from their parents.

Synonyms and related words
suggest put forward propose
4

to give or lend someone money before the usual time or before they do something

Example

I asked the school to advance the funds for my trip.

Example

The bank is refusing to advance him any money.

Synonyms and related words
disburse spend pay loan lend lend
5

to increase in value

Example

Stock market trading advanced slightly today.

Synonyms and related words
increase add to raise
Definition advance in American English