further
adverb compar. of far with fur·thest as superl.
adjective compar. of far with fur·thest as superl.
verb (used with object)
Origin of further
Usage note
Related Words for furthering
hasten, help, facilitate, encourage, promote, speed, expedite, plug, assist, champion, ballyhoo, engender, contribute, serve, patronize, forward, foster, propagate, push, aidExamples from the Web for furthering
Contemporary Examples of furthering
The summit, held this past Tuesday, does not seem to have made any breakthroughs on furthering the peace process.
By the time contact is made, from the fan's point of view, it's the next step in furthering a relationship.
Porn Superfans: Aurora Snow on the Relationship Between Cam Girls and Their FansAurora Snow
April 29, 2013
In addition to that accusation, Peres was for a long time viewed as a politician interested only in furthering his own position.
Couric and co-host Matt Lauer became the most trusted names in morning news, furthering the legacy of the show.
Basic necessities may be met, but at the cost of savings, furthering education, and expendable income.
Historical Examples of furthering
She dreaded any furthering of the personal understanding between them.
The Gorgeous GirlNalbro Bartley
He had been writing for the papers and meant to do so again, 'for the furthering of my ideas.
Heart of DarknessJoseph Conrad
His life was dedicated to peace and the furthering of peace.
The K-FactorHarry Harrison (AKA Henry Maxwell Dempsey)
Using this deadly situation as a means of furthering his own interests.
Ten From InfinityPaul W. Fairman
Ahuramazda will hear those who are bent on furthering (all that is good).
Chips From A German Workshop - Volume IFriedrich Max Mller