n.: way, begin to succeed, gain one's point => point1. gain credence => credence. gain `ground make progress, [U] progress, progressive, keep at retard, make progress, an obstacle to (progress), get forward, come along, in advance of, make little way, make much way, come along/on, telesis, progression, proficiency, improvement, advancing, advancement, progress
v.: rise, fare, develop, advance, sth more difficult or important