further (v.) Copy link Outline 1. servio, 4 (to devote oneself to2. adjŭvo, jŭvo, 13. consŭlo, ui, ltum, 3 (with dat. • further (v.): 1. servio, 4 (to devote oneself to: with dat.): to f. our own interests, nostris commodis s., Cic. Rep. 1, 4: to f. (people's) interests and well-being, utilitati salutique s., Cic. Q. Fr. 1, 1, 9; Nep. (but the expr. is stronger than the Eng.). 2. adjŭvo, jŭvo, 1: v. to aid. 3. consŭlo, ui, ltum, 3 (with dat.: to take measures in favour of): to f. (people's) interests, commodis c., Cic. Q. Fr. 1, 1, 9: v. to consult. Phr.: that count will greatly f. conviction, is locus magno momento erit ad persuadendum, Cic. Inv. 2, 26, 77.