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furtherance

 

[ ˈfərðərən(t)s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

advancement purpose

Furtherance refers to the act of helping to advance or promote a cause, plan, or project. It implies an emphasis on support or assistance towards achieving specific objectives. In various contexts, furtherance can relate to business practices, personal growth, or community initiatives.

Synonyms

advancement, progression, promotion, support

Examples of usage

  • The funding was essential for the furtherance of the project.
  • Her skills are vital in the furtherance of our goals.
  • They engaged in discussions to ensure the furtherance of the initiative.

Translations

Translations of the word "furtherance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 promulgação

🇮🇳 सहयोग

🇩🇪 Förderung

🇮🇩 kemajuan

🇺🇦 сприяння

🇵🇱 wsparcie

🇯🇵 促進

🇫🇷 promotion

🇪🇸 promoción

🇹🇷 geliştirme

🇰🇷 진전

🇸🇦 تعزيز

🇨🇿 podpora

🇸🇰 podpora

🇨🇳 促进

🇸🇮 spodbujanje

🇮🇸 framgangur

🇰🇿 ілгерілету

🇬🇪 წარმატება

🇦🇿 irəliləmə

🇲🇽 promoción

Etymology

The term 'furtherance' originates from the Middle English word 'furtheren', meaning to further or promote, which itself stems from the Old English 'forðrian', composed of 'forð', meaning 'forth' or 'forward', and 'rian', meaning 'to make' or 'to do'. The word originally denoted a sense of moving ahead or contributing to progress. Over time, 'furtherance' has evolved to encompass a broader meaning, capturing the essence of not just physical movement but the idea of fostering growth and supporting initiatives. Its usage has been prevalent in legal contexts, philanthropy, and organizational discussions, reinforcing the concept of active participation in the development of ideas and practices.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,055, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.