a movement forward

a change for the better; progress in development

a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

an amount paid before it is earned

increase in price or value

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

bring forward for consideration or acceptance

increase or raise

contribute to the progress or growth of

cause to move forward

obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

develop in a positive way

develop further

give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

pay in advance

move forward

rise in rate or price

being ahead of time or need

situated ahead or going before

a percentage of death benefits paid directly to policy holders having a short life expectancy (usually 6 months)

farther along in physical or mental development

comparatively late in a course of development

ahead of the times

at a higher level in training or knowledge or skill

ahead in development; complex or intricate

far along in time

(of societies) highly developed especially in technology or industry

situated ahead or going before

an agency of the Intelligence Community that conducts advanced research and development related to information technology

encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something

the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

gradual improvement or growth or development

someone who advances