Lend – make progress (7)
I believe the answer is:
advance
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'lend' is the first definition.
(advancing is a kind of lending)
'make progress' is the second definition.
(synonyms)
(Other definitions for advance that I've seen before include "Go forwards" , "Move along" , "Proceed" , "Loan; promotion" , "Move ahead" .)