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Synonyms for Advance (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (an amount paid before it is earned):
cash advance

WordNet sense 2 (a movement forward):
progress, progression, progress

WordNet sense 3 (a change for the better; progress in development):
betterment, improvement

WordNet sense 4 (a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others):
approach, feeler, overture

WordNet sense 5 (contribute to the progress or growth of):
boost, encourage, further, promote

WordNet sense 6 (give a promotion to or assign to a higher position):
elevate, raise, upgrade, kick upstairs

WordNet sense 7 (move forward):
set ahead

WordNet sense 8 (cause to move forward):
bring forward

WordNet sense 9 (move forward, also in the metaphorical sense):
go on, pass on, march on, move on

WordNet sense 10 (obtain advantages, such as points, etc.):
gain, win, gain ground, make headway, pull ahead, get ahead

WordNet sense 11 (bring forward for consideration or acceptance):
throw out

WordNet sense 12 (being ahead of time or need):
beforehand

WordNet sense 13 (at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time):
early

WordNet sense 14 (increase or raise):
supercharge

WordNet sense 15 (increase in price or value):
rise

WordNet sense 16 (the act of moving forward toward a goal):
advancement, procession, forward motion, onward motion

WordNet sense 17 (develop in a positive way):
get on, come on, get along, come along

WordNet sense 18 (situated ahead or going before):
advanced, in advance

WordNet sense 19 (relating to or located in the front):
front


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