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furthering

VERB

advance, lend support

Synonyms

STRONGEST

encourage expedite facilitate hasten help promote speed

STRONG

aid assist ballyhoo champion contribute engender forward foster generate patronize plug propagate push serve succor

WEAK

back up bail out give a boost to go with lend a hand open doors take care of work for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block check delay halt hinder hurt slow stop

STRONG

conceal destroy discourage hide ignore impede kill neglect oppose take withhold

WEAK

cease curtail frustrate obstruct prevent protest

Example Sentences

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"Like most 18 year olds, I saw university as furthering your education, a chance to better yourself," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

The U.K’s rate of inflation slowed in January, furthering the chances of a rate cut by the Bank of England when policymakers next meet in March.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Microsoft’s stock saw its steepest postearnings plunge in over a decade last week, furthering its underperformance.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026

Rodriguez, furthering the changes she has made as Venezuela's new leader after serving as vice president under Maduro, also announced the appointment of a new health minister.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

After the war Fankuchen lost interest in viruses, and, though Bernal dabbled at protein crystallography, he was more concerned about furthering good relations with the Communist countries.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson