Advance

usgb/ədˈvæns/
verb

To move forward or make progress.

The team advanced to the semifinals
Visual representation of "advance" - To move forward or make progress

Often appears as...

  • advance to
  • advance towards
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Directional Movement

Used often to describe literal or figurative progress in a direction or field.

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The research is advancing in the right direction.
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Achieving Stages

Marks the attainment of new stages in a process, competition, or sequence.

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After winning the quarterfinals, our team advanced.
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