What does furtherance mean?
Furtherance means The act of furthering or helping forward; assistance towards something desired..
Furtherance
/ˈfɜːðəɹəns/ · noun
Meaning
The act of furthering or helping forward; assistance towards something desired..
Example Sentences
Though so profound a double-dealer, I was in no sense a hypocrite; both sides of me were in dead earnest; I was no more myself when I laid aside restraint and plunged in shame, than when I laboured, in the eye of day, at the furtherance of knowledge or the relief of sorrow and suffering.
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Word Forms
- furtherances
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for furtherance?
Common synonyms include promotion, advancement, forwarding.
What is the opposite of furtherance?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use furtherance in a sentence?
Though so profound a double-dealer, I was in no sense a hypocrite; both sides of me were in dead earnest; I was no more myself when I laid aside restraint and plunged in shame, than when I laboured, in the eye of day, at the furtherance of knowledge or the relief of sorrow and suffering.
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