furtherance
furtherance
Definition
fur·ther·ance (fʉr′t̸hər əns)
noun
a furthering, or helping forward; advancement; promotion
Etymology: ME
furtherance
Synonyms
furtherance
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- object: The new powers may be exercised only in furtherance of the objects of the charity.
- dispute: In order for the industrial action to be lawful it must be taken ' in contemplation or furtherance of a trade dispute ' .
- aim: The Bullock Career Award is awarded for travel in the furtherance of career aims.
- objective: We will work for the furtherance of this objective at the EU level.
- charity: Trustees have a general duty to expend income in furtherance of the charity 's objects, rather than accumulate or invest these funds.
- purpose: Having uttered the petition the believer should solemnly dedicate himself to the furtherance of the purpose indicated in the prayer.
Converse of object
- ensure: It is recognized that a charity may need to retain some reserve of income in order to ensure the continued furtherance of its objects.
- support: Youth Access has a central and ongoing partnership with the National Youth Agency, which supports the furtherance of Youth Access's strategic aims.
- signify: This signified the furtherance of Taiwan's democracy and a great step forward in democratic reform.
Adjective modifier
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