Furthered: meaning, definitions and examples
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furthered
[ ˈfɜrðərd ]
past tense
Furthered is the past tense of the verb 'further', which means to advance or promote something. It implies a sense of progression, improvement, or enhancement in a particular situation or area. When something is furthered, it has been moved forward in some capacity, whether it be in terms of ideas, plans, education, or physical development. The term often denotes an action that contributes positively to the continuation or success of a project or objective.
Synonyms
advanced, cultivated, promoted
Examples of usage
- She furthered her career by gaining additional qualifications.
- The research furthered our understanding of the disease.
- They furthered their plans for expansion last year.
Translations
Translations of the word "furthered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 avançado
🇮🇳 आगे बढ़ाया
🇩🇪 weiterentwickelt
🇮🇩 diperluas
🇺🇦 просунуто
🇵🇱 posunięty
🇯🇵 進められた
🇫🇷 avancé
🇪🇸 avanzado
🇹🇷 geliştirilmiş
🇰🇷 진전된
🇸🇦 تم تطويره
🇨🇿 pokročilý
🇸🇰 posunutý
🇨🇳 进一步
🇸🇮 napredoval
🇮🇸 farið áfram
🇰🇿 алға жылжыды
🇬🇪 წარმატებული
🇦🇿 irəliləmiş
🇲🇽 avanzado
Etymology
The word 'further' originates from the Old English 'furthera', which is derived from an earlier Germanic root meaning 'to move forward' or 'beyond'. In Middle English, the word evolved to include both spatial and figurative meanings, indicating an advancement or deeper involvement in a subject. 'Furthered' as a verb form denotes the action taken to make progress or enhance an outcome. Throughout its history, the term has maintained a strong connection to the concepts of progression and improvement, commonly found in discussions of development, education, and social advancements.