Synonyms for
Advance
Definition
to move forward or make progress; to improve; to lend money with the expectation of being paid back with interest
Synonyms & similar words
demote
encourage
recede
back
improvement
approach
overture
upgrade
betterment
rise
gain
advancement
boost
feeler
beforehand
promote
raise
win
elevate
regress
supercharge
progression
progress
further
advanced
progress
proceed
improve
develop
upgrade
promote
propel
boost
further
loan
lend
invest
forward
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- advance payment
- advance notice
- advance booking
- advance warning
- make an advance
- advance to
- advance in life
Word family
Usage note
As a verb, 'advance' can mean to move forward physically or to make progress. Be mindful of its use in financial contexts, such as 'advance payment'.
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Example sentences
- I will advance to the next grade in school.
- The company will advance their technology with new research.
- I will advance you the money for the concert tickets.
- We need to advance our plans for the party.
Quotes
Advance, and never halt, for advancing is perfection. - Khalil Gibran
In war, the way is to avoid what is strong and to strike at what is weak. - Sun Tzu
In skating over thin ice our safety is in our speed. - Ralph Waldo Emerson