make publicity for; try to sell (a product) | develop in a positive way |
press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action | rise in rate or price |
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby | increase or raise |
move with force | develop further |
approach a certain age or speed | bring forward for consideration or acceptance |
press against forcefully without moving | obtain advantages, such as points, etc. |
move strenuously and with effort | move forward, also in the metaphorical sense |
sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs) | cause to move forward |
strive and make an effort to reach a goal | move forward |
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for | pay in advance |
| give a promotion to or assign to a higher position |
| contribute to the progress or growth of |