Synonyms of furthering

furthering 1 of 3

adjective

as in promoting

Related Words

• promoting
• fostering
• nurturing
• forwarding
• facilitating
• encouraging
• assisting
• aiding
• smoothing
• easing
• abetting

Dissimilar Words

• prophylactic
• preventive
• preventative
• precautionary
• deterrent
• deterring
• neutralizing
• negating
• nullifying

furthering

2 of 3

noun

as in furtherance

Related Words

• furtherance
• advancement
• support
• assist
• forwarding
• encouragement
• assistance
• facilitation
• aid
• help
• promotion
• backing
• boost
• lift
• helping hand
• patronage
• nurturance
• sponsorship
• mentoring
• advice
• benefaction
• leg up
• guidance
• hand
• service
• abetment
• counsel
• care
• attendance
• attention
• kindness
• beneficence
• philanthropy
• favor
• charity
• relief
• hand-holding
• succor
• palliation
• assuagement

Dissimilar Words

• interference
• obstruction
• hindrance
• inhibition
• frustration
• restraint
• repression
• constraint
• deterrence
• discouragement

furthering

3 of 3

verb

present participle of further

as in encouraging

to help the growth or development of

she worked hard to further her operatic career

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promoting
• encouraging
• cultivating
• fostering
• advancing
• nurturing
• forwarding
• assisting
• advocating
• supporting
• aiding
• endorsing
• upholding
• incubating
• nourishing
• nursing
• funding
• financing
• championing
• backing
• subsidizing
• abetting
• underwriting
• advertising
• staking
• boosting
• working (for)
• endowing
• patronizing
• publicizing
• plugging
• touting
• agitating (for)
• campaigning (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• preventing
• hindering
• inhibiting
• prohibiting
• discouraging
• forbidding
• opposing
• frustrating
• proscribing
• banning
• combating
• countering
• barring
• outlawing
• fighting
• enjoining
• interdicting
• battling
• contending (with)
• suppressing
• retarding
• stifling
• repressing
• checking
• subduing
• impeding
• squashing
• halting
• obstructing
• arresting
• interfering (with)
• squelching
• encumbering
• hobbling
• snuffing (out)
• fettering
• shackling
• manacling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of furthering

Verb

Even so, understanding how antidepressants work is important not only for educating the public, but also for furthering scientific research — into why the drugs are not effective for everyone, and how to develop more treatments. — Awais Aftab, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Unfortunately, the compound is neurotoxic, only furthering damage to our nervous system. — Mike McRae 21, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026

The Minnesota Timberwolves and forward Jaden McDaniels have agreed on a one-year, $40 million contract extension through the 2029-30 season, furthering their commitment to keeping the two-way standout as part of their long-term core. — CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

There, the extensive sculpture facilities at the college allowed Gibson to focus quite intensely on furthering his sculpture practice. — The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Citizens of Humanity has also expanded its use of Lycra® fiber in its denim collections, furthering the commitment to material innovation. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

At the 2026 Santa Barbara Film Festival, Sweeney also wore a vintage Ceil Chapman gown that resembled that of the look Monroe sported on the cover of LIFE magazine in April 1952, furthering tendencies to point out their likeness. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

Muslims can collectively work toward that goal by electing anti-Israel candidates, Spencer explained, so giving zakat in hopes of furthering the Palestinian cause is considered justified. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2026

Under the law, the state must prove a compelling interest for burdening a person's religion and that its solution is the least restrictive way of furthering that interest. — Cate Charron, IndyStar, 11 Sep. 2026