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advance

Definition for advance

adjective as in ahead in position or time

noun as in forward movement

Strongest matches

advancement, progress

noun as in improvement, progress in development

noun as in money given beforehand

verb as in promote or propose an idea

verb as in give money beforehand

Strongest match

provide

Strong matches

furnish, lend, loan, pay

verb as in increase in amount, number, or position

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Example Sentences

And Epstein continues to steer money toward universities to advance scientific research.

All the slots for arrivals and departures are allocated months in advance.

This can also be prepared a few days in advance and stored, covered, in the fridge.

We may never know the full amount that the Kochs or other outside spenders donate to advance anti-union legislation.

Admission is free, but by invitation only, and advance RSVP is required.

Done, says he, why let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing.

One adorable smile she gave him, and before he could advance to hold the door for her, she had opened it and passed out.

So strained became the relations between them, that for the last part of the advance they no longer met at meals.

The rebels wished to advance from Lutao, but were kept back by the fire from the gunboat Maria Cristina.

One, a man of distinguished looks and military bearing, was a little in advance of the other two.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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