Advance and Obtain

Advance

Advance verb - To give to another for temporary use with the understanding that it or a like thing will be returned.

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Obtain and advance are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obtain" instead a verb "Advance".

Obtain verb - To receive as return for effort.

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Advance and obtain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Advance" instead a verb "Obtain".

Nearby Words: obtained, obtainable, obtaining

power	advance power	obtain power
position	advance position	obtain position
point	advance point	obtain point
knowledge	advance knowledge	obtain knowledge
Other words: money, title, ball, ship, points, skills, powers, abilities.

The Colonial Charter mod can have you advance from a medieval to a colonial society as you obtain the materials needed to construct the more advanced buildings.

Source: Video Game / Banished
If he can't prepare in advance of a fight, he'll make sure he has someone around he can sacrifice to obtain information on the enemy.

Source: Awesomeness by Analysis
He then proceeds back to the king to obtain the awesome sword that was promised as a reward, making the whole thing a complete waste of time for you, if only it weren't necessary to advance the plot.

Source: Already Done for You

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