advance

n.

1. The act of moving forward

   progression, motion, approach; see progress 1.

2. Improvement

   progress, advancement, new development, stride; see improvement 1, 2.

3. Increase

   rise, progress, boost; see increase 1.

4. Loan

   accommodation, allowance, credit; see loan.

5. Suggestion; usually plural

   overture, approach, proposal; see proposal 1, suggestion 1.

in advance

advance

v.

1. To move forward

   progress, proceed, move on, forge ahead, press on, stride forward, push ahead, go on, go forth, gain ground, speed on, make headway, storm across, step forward, come to the front, conquer territory, march on, get on, move onward, continue ahead, push on, press on, eat up ground*, tear ahead*.

   Antonyms halt*, stop*, stand still.

2. To cause to move forward

   launch, propel, drive; see push 2.

3. To propose

   set forth, introduce, suggest; see propose 1.

4. To promote

   further, promote, forward, encourage; see promote 1.

5. To promote in rank or station

   raise, graduate, elevate; see promote 2.

6. To accelerate

   dispatch, speed up, move up, quicken; see hasten 2.

7. To lend

   loan, provide with, furnish; see lend 1.

8. To pay

   make payment, prepay, pay up; see pay 1.

9. To improve

   develop, make progress, get better; see improve 2. See syn. study atpromote.