ADVANCE — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ
advance
The act of moving forward toward a goal.
Increase in price or value.
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- The news caused a general advance on the stock market.
A tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others.
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- She rejected his advances.
A change for the better; progress in development.
A movement forward.
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- He listened for the progress of the troops.
An amount paid before it is earned.
Rise in rate or price.
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- The stock market gained 24 points today.
Develop in a positive way.
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- He progressed well in school.
- My plants are coming along.
- Plans are shaping up.
Increase or raise.
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- Boost the voltage in an electrical circuit.
Develop further.
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- We are advancing technology every day.
Bring forward for consideration or acceptance.
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- Advance an argument.
Obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
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- The home team was gaining ground.
- After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference.
Move forward, also in the metaphorical sense.
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- Time marches on.
Cause to move forward.
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- Can you move the car seat forward?
Move forward.
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- We have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward.
Pay in advance.
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- Can you advance me some money?
Give a promotion to or assign to a higher position.
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- John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired.
- Women tend not to advance in the major law firms.
- I got promoted after many years of hard work.
Contribute to the progress or growth of.
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- I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom.
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