furtherance
Translation
furtherance, advancement, promotion
Examples
He acted in furtherance of his own career.
He acted in furtherance of his own career.
Grammar Patterns
in furtherance of ((sth.)) the act of helping sth. forward He acted in furtherance of his goals.
Similar Words
Synonyms: promotion, advancement, forwarding; Antonyms: hindrance, obstruction
Etymology
From the verb 'further' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ance', which indicates an action or state.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'the act of moving something further along'. It's a formal word, often used in the phrase 'in furtherance of...'.