Verbs for Progress

mark by—; measure—; promote—; record—; retard—; survey—; trace—; yield to—; abate—; achieve—; arrest—; blight—; block—; check—; control—; curb—; curtail—; expedite—; extend—; facilitate—; halt—; herald—; hinder—; impede—; imperil—; indicate—; insure—; keep abreast of—.