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(n) a movement forward; "he listened for the progress of the troops"
(n) a change for the better; progress in development
(n) a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others; "she rejected his advances"
(n) the act of moving forward toward a goal
(n) an amount paid before it is earned
(n) increase in price or value; "the news caused a general advance on the stock market"
(v) move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "Time marches on"
(v) bring forward for consideration or acceptance; "advance an argument"
(v) increase or raise; "boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"
(v) contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
(v) cause to move forward; "Can you move the car seat forward?"
(v) obtain advantages, such as points, etc.; "The home team was gaining ground"; "After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference"
(v) develop in a positive way; "He progressed well in school"; "My plants are coming along"; "Plans are shaping up"
(v) develop further; "We are advancing technology every day"
(v) give a promotion to or assign to a higher position; "John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired"; "Women tend not to advance in the major law firms"; "I got promoted after many years of hard work"
(v) pay in advance; "Can you advance me some money?"
(v) move forward; "we have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward"
(v) rise in rate or price; "The stock market gained 24 points today"

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