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| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | promote or propose an idea |
| Synonyms: | adduce, allege, ballyhoo, beat the drum for, benefit, boost, cite, encourage, foster, further, get ink for, hype*, introduce, lay forward, make a pitch for, offer, plug*, present, proffer, puff, push, put forward, put on the map, serve, set forth, splash, spot, submit, suggest, throw spotlight on, urge |
| Notes: | advance means 'steady progress' and stresses effective assisting in hastening a process or bringing about a desired end, while advancement suggests progression that is bigger, more, or beyond normal |
| Antonyms: | hesitate, stop, withdraw |
* = informal/non-formal usage
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