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'advances'

[progress.n.03] as in: a movement forward

Examples:
he listened for the progress of the troops

'advances'

[improvement.n.01] as in: a change for the better; progress in development

'advances'

[overture.n.03] as in: a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

Examples:
she rejected his advances

'advances'

[progress.n.02] as in: the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

'advances'

[advance.n.05] as in: an amount paid before it is earned

'advances'

[advance.n.06] as in: increase in price or value

Examples:
the news caused a general advance on the stock market

'advances'

[advance.v.01] as in: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

Examples:
Time marches on

'advances'

[advance.v.02] as in: bring forward for consideration or acceptance

Examples:
advance an argument

'advances'

[boost.v.04] as in: increase or raise

Examples:
boost the voltage in an electrical circuit

'advances'

[promote.v.01] as in: contribute to the progress or growth of

Examples:
I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom

'advances'

[advance.v.05] as in: cause to move forward

Examples:
Can you move the car seat forward?

'advances'

[gain.v.05] as in: obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

Examples:
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

'advances'

[progress.v.01] as in: develop in a positive way

Examples:
He progressed well in school
My plants are coming along
Plans are shaping up

'advances'

[advance.v.08] as in: develop further

Examples:
We are advancing technology every day

'advances'

[promote.v.02] as in: give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

Examples:
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

'advances'

[advance.v.10] as in: pay in advance

Examples:
Can you advance me some money?

'advances'

[advance.v.11] as in: move forward

Examples:
we have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward

'advances'

[advance.v.12] as in: rise in rate or price

Examples:
The stock market gained 24 points today