figurative. Said of things personified or treated as actors.

intransitive. To proceed from the inferior to the superior; to rise in thought, degree of characteristic quality, social station, etc.

figurative. To mount, ascend, or rise to a higher or more exalted level in some respect.

intransitive. To proceed to a further or higher stage, or to further or higher stages continuously; to develop, increase; (esp.) to advance to a…

intransitive. To grow, mature; to become more advanced or elaborate. Also: to change gradually into something more advanced. Hence (more loosely): to…

intransitive. Of a process or thing in course: to proceed towards completion or perfection; to move forward in time; to progress, improve. Also…

intransitive. To advance in price; figurative to be in the ascendant.