Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To move forward or make progress.
Advance
/ədˈvɑːns/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Louis advanced towards the door and called Colbert.
'What's the matter?' said the dwarf, advancing.
The time advances."
Etymology:
From Middle English avauncen, from Old French avancier, from Late Latin abantiare, meaning to go forward; equivalent to Latin ab- (from) + ante (before) + verbal suffix -are.
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