Synonyms of furthered

furthered

verb

past tense of further

as in encouraged

to help the growth or development of

she worked hard to further her operatic career

Synonyms & Similar Words

• encouraged
• promoted
• cultivated
• fostered
• nurtured
• forwarded
• advanced
• incubated
• advocated
• nourished
• assisted
• aided
• supported
• championed
• endorsed
• upheld
• financed
• funded
• backed
• nursed
• staked
• abetted
• patronized
• endowed
• subsidized
• publicized
• underwrote
• boosted
• advertised
• worked (for)
• touted
• plugged
• agitated (for)
• campaigned (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hindered
• prevented
• inhibited
• discouraged
• opposed
• prohibited
• frustrated
• forbade
• barred
• countered
• enjoined
• proscribed
• banned
• outlawed
• fought
• suppressed
• contended (with)
• battled
• halted
• stifled
• checked
• subdued
• impeded
• combated
• arrested
• repressed
• interdicted
• retarded
• obstructed
• interfered (with)
• squelched
• encumbered
• hobbled
• squashed
• snuffed (out)
• shackled
• fettered
• manacled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of furthered

The publication’s editors advocated for patents for white Americans only, furthered sexist scientific theories, and provided a platform for eugenicists. — Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026

Vajpayee’s visit also furthered the signing of deals in multiple areas such as culture, education, energy, science and technology, and trade. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026

This past weekend furthered that positive momentum, as the Braves compiled what many league evaluators consider one of the most impressive draft classes, leaving the future looking even brighter. — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Devers furthered the Giants’ cause with a ground-rule double that lodged itself under the padding along the right-field line, scoring Schmitt. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 10 July 2026

In other words, the state’s interests in safety and competitive fairness are not furthered by sweeping up for exclusion that subset of trans girls, along with all biological males. — Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 1 July 2026

The transformative experience of a stay at Miraval is furthered by practices like meditation, breath work, mindful movement, nature immersion, and equine therapy, which are also designed to heighten attention and build mindfulness. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 June 2026

After enrolling at Yale, Violet furthered her public health education and published an academic research paper in the school's Global Health Review in May 2025. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026

Stripes are all the rage this season, and Madewell’s website has only furthered my affinity for the trend. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026