to further

Examples

• All

• The 1990 elections did help further the consolidation of liberal democratic rule in Nicaragua.

  Academic text (1990)

• We believe that this study has demonstrated the usefulness of our technique in furthering these goals.

  Academic text (2011)

• The goal for teaching any piece of music is to further students' musical understanding.

  Academic text (2011)

• The King has decided that, in his wisdom, he will create a competition to further the progress of medical science.

  Burke & Hare (2010)

• The goal of research should not be to further itself in isolation but to help improve practice.

  Academic text (1990)

• Continued research is necessary to further our understanding of the risks that accompany hospital social work.

  Academic text (2008)

• This could be a phenomenal opportunity to further our research.

  Malignant (2021)

• Such pragmatism means accepting that the United States can do little to further Russia's democratization.

  Academic text (2011)

• The foundation aims to further education by providing scholarships to underprivileged students.

• She enrolled in additional courses to further her knowledge in computer science.

Synonyms

P

to promote

vsto further

566 3.2

Help something grow and become more successful

is a broader neutral way to help growth without extra active measures

A

to advance

vsto further

417 3.4

To help something move forward or become better

is broader help that supports development without necessarily moving it forward

E

to encourage

vsto further

325 2.1

Help something grow or develop

is more general help that covers many ways of supporting growth

B

to boost

vsto further

265 2.5

To make something increase or work better

focuses on helping development or growth over time rather than quick increases

F

to foster

vsto further

104 3.7

To encourage the growth or development of something

is a general form of help rather than focused nurturing or care

C

to cultivate

vsto further

82 4.1

To help a skill, interest or relationship grow

applies to general progress and growth not only personal skills or bonds

Antonyms

H

to hinder

75 3.6

To make it difficult for people or things to do something

I

to impede

35 6.5

To slow the progress or movement of people and things

Idioms

N

no further ado

• Formal

1 4.1

To begin immediately without a long introduction

Phrasal Verbs

D

to divide us further

6.5

Cause people to disagree and feel less united

Compounds

F

further medical attention

3.4

Extra medical care needed after first treatment

How Much Help

to promote

566 3.2

to further

102 3.5

to support

∞ 1.0

help

∞ 1.0

assist

33 1.8

Surface Forms

Etymology