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advance

advance - verb

To go forward, especially toward a conclusion: come(along), get along, march, move, proceed, progress. See approach.
To state, as an idea, for consideration: offer, pose, propose, propound, put forward, set forth, submit, suggest. See offer.
To cause to move forward or upward, as toward a goal: forward, further, promote. See forward. help.
To raise in rank: elevate, jump, promote, raise, upgrade. See rise.
To attain a higher status, rank, or condition: ascend, climb, mount, rise. See increase. rise.
To supply (money), especially on credit: lend, loan. See give.

Forward movement: advancement, furtherance, headway, march, progress, progression. See better. forward.
The amount by which something is increased: boost, hike, increase, increment, jump, raise, rise. See increase.
A preliminary action intended to elicit a favorable response. approach, overture. See approach.