furtherance

Everyday

(formal) The act of helping something to move forward or succeed. tree →

In the lessons

Used in formal and legal writing: «in furtherance of the plan». In stories it can make a speaker sound official. Phrases: in furtherance of, the furtherance of science.

Examples

• The money was spent in furtherance of education. tree →
• The club exists for the furtherance of chess in our town. tree →
• The scientist worked for the furtherance of medicine. tree →
• All actions must be in furtherance of the charity's aims. tree →
• The council's plan is for the furtherance of safe cycling. tree →

Note

Uncountable: no «a», no plural. Related verb: further (to help move forward). A formal word; in speech say «to help» or «to support».