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[ verb ] succeed in a big way; get to the top
Examples "After he published his book, he had arrived" "I don't know whether I can make it in science!" "You will go far, my boy!" Used in print (Kenneth Reiner, "Coping with Runaway Technology"...)These proposals would go_far toward creating the economic atmosphere favoring growth of the individual , who , in_turn , would help us to cope_with runaway technology . (Irving Fineman, Woman of Valor: The Life of Henrietta...)A smart , shrewd and ambitious young man , well connected , and with a knack for getting in the good graces of important people , he was bound to go_far . Related terms |
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[ verb ] extend in importance or range
Synonyms Examples "His accomplishments go far" Used in print (Rhode Island Legislative Council. Research Report...)An adequately staffed and equipped State assessing office could apply uniform methods and standards which would go_far toward producing equitable assessments on all properties throughout the State . Related terms |
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