advance (v.) Old form(s): aduance , aduanced
display, present, promote
MND III.ii.128[Helena to Lysander] You do advance your cunning more and more
MW III.iv.79[Fenton to Mistress Page] against all checks, rebukes, and manners, / I must advance the colours of my love
RJ V.iii.96[Romeo to sleeping Juliet, of her lips and cheeks] death's pale flag is not advanced there
Tim I.ii.168[Timon to First Lord] I must entreat you honour me so much / As to advance this jewel [i.e. increase its value by wearing it]
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