to bring, move, or go forward in position or time
(+ on) to approach in a threatening manner
to accelerate the growth or progress of
to develop or make progress
to bring or move (something) forward in position or time
We had better advance the date of the meeting
to accelerate the growth or progress of (something); to further (something)
This will not advance our cause
to raise (somebody) in rank; to promote (somebody)
to supply (money or goods) ahead of time or as a loan
to bring (an opinion or argument) forward for notice; to propose (something)
to go forward; to proceed
(+ on) to approach in a threatening manner
to develop or make progress
to rise in rank, position, or importance
advancer noun
[Middle English advauncen via Old French from Latin abante before, from ab- + ante before]