Synonyms of furthers

furthers

verb

present tense third-person singular of further

as in promotes

to help the growth or development of

she worked hard to further her operatic career

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promotes
• encourages
• cultivates
• fosters
• nurtures
• advances
• nourishes
• supports
• endorses
• forwards
• assists
• upholds
• incubates
• advocates
• underwrites
• aids
• endows
• nurses
• subsidizes
• backs
• advertises
• champions
• stakes
• finances
• boosts
• funds
• abets
• works (for)
• campaigns (for)
• patronizes
• publicizes
• touts
• plugs
• agitates (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prevents
• hinders
• inhibits
• discourages
• prohibits
• forbids
• frustrates
• opposes
• proscribes
• enjoins
• contends (with)
• counters
• bans
• combats
• outlaws
• suppresses
• bars
• stifles
• represses
• impedes
• fights
• subdues
• obstructs
• retards
• halts
• battles
• arrests
• interdicts
• squashes
• interferes (with)
• checks
• encumbers
• squelches
• hobbles
• snuffs (out)
• fetters
• shackles
• manacles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of furthers

Ahead, Bélanger details Reinhart’s transformation, how hair furthers the stories of both her character and costar Tom Bateman’s, and gives us a glimpse of the happenings behind the scenes. — Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026

How precisely this furthers Teagan’s lifelong goal of getting recruited to Stanford as a solo female rower is somewhat unclear. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors bring in ample light and overlook the backyard terrace’s heated pool, outdoor shower, and fireplace, while dimmable cove lighting furthers the warmth. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

But those decisions face the constant threat of litigation, which fuels uncertainty for college athletes each season and furthers fan apathy. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026

In addition, the agency furthers its global footprint, adding three veteran search executives in its Munich office, including Henrik Mook, Melina Schulmeister and Sarah Kohrs, while Joseph French has joined as partner in London. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Ogwumike also reflected on how this advancement furthers the league’s development. — Roberta F. Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

This year’s milestone edition furthers that legacy by pairing foundational film voices with the next generation of artistic troublemakers. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026

Instead, people were focused on Nori’s new contract, which only furthers the idea that Dundon is operating as a cheapskate owner. — Zach Harper, New York Times, 24 June 2026