The action of further, v.

Advancement, preferment.

The raising of a person to a higher rank or position; promotion, preferment; (also) an instance of this.

Advancement in rank or position; preferment.

Figurative uses. Onward movement in any process or course of action; progress, advancement.

The fact or state of being furthered or helped forward; the action of helping forward; advancement, aid, assistance. Also concrete a means or…

Preferment; promotion. Now rare.

Advancement to an office or position; promotion. Formerly also: †the advancement of a son or daughter by marriage or a financial settlement (obsolete…

Furtherance, advancement. Obsolete.

= preference, n. (in various senses).

figurative. Advancement, promotion. Obsolete. rare.

Promotion, furtherance, advancement.