advance

Sense 1 noun

a movement forward

he listened for the progress of the troops

Sense 2 verb

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

Time marches on

Sense 3 noun

a change for the better; progress in development

Sense 4 verb

bring forward for consideration or acceptance

advance an argument

Sense 5 noun

a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

she rejected his advances

Sense 6 verb

increase or raise

boost the voltage in an electrical circuit

Sense 7 noun

the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

Sense 8 verb

contribute to the progress or growth of

I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom

Sense 9 noun

an amount paid before it is earned

Sense 10 verb

cause to move forward

Can you move the car seat forward?

Sense 11 noun

increase in price or value

the news caused a general advance on the stock market

Sense 12 verb

obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

The home team was gaining ground

Sense 13 verb

develop in a positive way

He progressed well in school

Sense 14 verb

develop further

We are advancing technology every day

Sense 15 verb

give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired

Sense 16 verb

pay in advance

Can you advance me some money?

Sense 17 verb

move forward

we have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward

Sense 18 verb

rise in rate or price

The stock market gained 24 points today