To put forward; propose or suggest: advanced a novel theory during the seminar.
To aid the growth or progress of: advanced the cause of freedom.
To raise in rank; promote.
To cause to occur sooner: advance a deadline by one week.
To raise in amount or rate; increase.
To pay (money or interest) before due.
To supply or lend, especially on credit.
To serve as an advance person for (a trip to be made by a politician or a dignitary): "advanced the China trip during which the first trade agreements . . . were signed” ( Suzanne Perney).
Archaic To lift.
To go or move forward or onward.
To move against another, as when attacking: advance on the enemy's position.
To make progress; improve.
To rise in rank, position, or value.
To serve as an advance person for a trip to be made by a politician or a dignitary.
The act or process of moving or going forward.
A forward move, as toward an objective; a progressive step: an advance in genetic engineering.
An increase of price or value.
Opening approaches made to secure acquaintance, favor, or an agreement; overtures.
The furnishing of funds or goods on credit.
The funds or goods so furnished; a loan.
Payment of money before due: an advance on next month's salary.
The money so paid.
Preparation, especially publicity, done prior to the appearance of a public figure or the staging of a public event.