advance
/ədˈvæns/
verb
- To move forward or make progress.
- She advanced in her career after completing the training program.
- The project advanced quickly once the team started working together.
- The army advanced toward the enemy camp.
- To suggest or propose an idea, theory, or plan.
- The scientist advanced a new theory about climate change.
- He advanced the idea of starting a community garden.
- The committee advanced several proposals for improving the park.
- To pay money before it is due or to lend money.
- The bank advanced him a loan to start his business.
- Her boss agreed to advance her next month's salary to cover the emergency.
- The publisher advanced the author $10,000 for the new book.
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noun
- A forward movement or progress.
- The army made a rapid advance through the valley.
- The advance of technology has changed our lives dramatically.
- The advance of the disease was slowed by the new treatment.
- Money paid before it is due or as a loan.
- The writer received a large advance for her next novel.
- She asked for an advance on her salary to pay the rent.
- He took a cash advance from his credit card.
- An attempt to start a romantic or sexual relationship.
- The manager was warned about making advances toward employees.
- She rejected his unwanted advances at the party.
- He made an advance toward her, but she was not interested.
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