advancing

(verb) move forward, also in the metaphorical sense. Synonyms: advance, progress, pass on, move on, march on, go on. Example: "Time marches on."

(verb) bring forward for consideration or acceptance. Synonyms: advance, throw out. Example: "Advance an argument."

(verb) increase or raise. Synonyms: boost, advance, supercharge. Example: "Boost the voltage in an electrical circuit."

(verb) contribute to the progress or growth of. Synonyms: promote, advance, boost, further, encourage. Example: "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom."

(verb) cause to move forward. Synonyms: advance, bring forward. Example: "Can you move the car seat forward?."

(verb) obtain advantages, such as points, etc.. Synonyms: gain, advance, win, pull ahead, make headway, get ahead, gain ground. Examples: "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."

(verb) develop in a positive way. Synonyms: progress, come on, come along, advance, get on, get along, shape up. Examples: "He progressed well in school." "My plants are coming along." "Plans are shaping up."

(verb) develop further. Synonyms: advance. Example: "We are advancing technology every day."

(verb) give a promotion to or assign to a higher position. Synonyms: promote, upgrade, advance, kick upstairs, raise, elevate. Examples: "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."

(verb) pay in advance. Synonyms: advance. Example: "Can you advance me some money?."

(verb) move forward. Synonyms: advance, set ahead. Example: "We have to advance clocks and watches when we travel eastward."

(verb) rise in rate or price. Synonyms: advance, gain. Example: "The stock market gained 24 points today."

(adj) moving forward. Synonyms: forward, forward-moving.