Word
furthering
Phoneticsfur·ther·ing
US/ˈfɝðɝɪŋ/
UK/fˈɜːðəɹɪŋ/
Definition
n. the act of helping a plan or an idea to move forward.
n. the act of promoting or advancing a particular interest, cause, or objective.
Examples
“She is taking a course for furthering her career.”
“The grant was awarded to the university for the purpose of furthering research into renewable energy sources.”
“By establishing these international scholarships, the foundation is furthering its mission to provide equitable access to higher education for students from developing nations.”
Examples
simple
“She is taking a course for furthering her career.”
contextual
“The grant was awarded to the university for the purpose of furthering research into renewable energy sources.”
complex
“By establishing these international scholarships, the foundation is furthering its mission to provide equitable access to higher education for students from developing nations.”
Usage
Typically appears in the structure 'the furthering of [something]'.
Real-World Examples
“When the prime minister was focused on the positive reasons for furthering trade and cooperation with the European Union, he was at his best.” Synonyms
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