avance

noun
  1. An archaic or obsolete term referring to an advance or a forward movement. noun
    The army made a significant avance into enemy territory.
    The avance of technology has transformed industries over the centuries.
  2. To move forward or make progress; an obsolete form of 'advance'. verb
    He sought to avance his career by taking on new challenges.
    The project continued to avance despite the setbacks.