To progress
Example: The project progresses through defined stages
Definition
"To progress" means to move forward or advance in a purposeful way, often through a series of stages or improvements. It indicates the act of developing, evolving, or making steady gains toward a desired goal or outcome.
Etymology
The verb "to progress" comes from the Latin word 'progressus,' meaning 'a going forward,' derived from 'pro-' meaning 'forward' and 'gradi' meaning 'to step or walk.' Did you know? The idea of progressing originally emphasized physical movement before extending metaphorically to development and improvement.
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"To progress" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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