advance

To help the progress of (something); to further.

To raise (someone) in rank or office; to prefer, to promote.

To move or push (something) forwards, especially forcefully.

To make (something) happen at an earlier time or date; to bring forward, to hasten.

To move forwards; to approach.

To provide (money or other value) before it is due, or in expectation of some work; to lend.

To put forward (an idea, argument etc.); to propose.

To make progress; to do well, to succeed.

To move forward in time; to progress towards completion.

To raise; to lift or elevate.