advance

sense 1: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense; "Time marches on"
advance progress pass_on move_on march_on go_on

sense 2: bring forward for consideration or acceptance; "advance an argument"
advance throw_out

sense 3: increase or raise; "boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"
boost advance supercharge

sense 4: contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
promote advance boost further encourage

sense 5: cause to move forward; "Can you move the car seat forward?"
advance bring_forward

sense 6: obtain advantages, such as points, etc.; "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"
gain advance win pull_ahead make_headway get_ahead gain_ground

sense 7: develop in a positive way; "He progressed well in school"; "My plants are coming along"; "Plans are shaping up"
progress come_on come_along advance get_on get_along shape_up

sense 8: develop further; "We are advancing technology every day"
advance

sense 9: give a promotion to or assign to a higher position; "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"
promote upgrade advance kick_upstairs raise elevate

sense 10: pay in advance; "Can you advance me some money?"
advance

sense 11: move forward; of clocks and watches
advance set_ahead

sense 12: rise in rate or price; "The stock market gained 24 points today"
advance gain