Main Entry:

pro·mote

Pronunciation:

\prə-ˈmōt\

Function:

transitive verb

Inflected Form(s):

pro·mot·ed; pro·mot·ing

Etymology:

Middle English, from Latin promotus, past participle of promovēre, literally, to move forward, from pro- forward + movēre to move

Date:

14th century

1 a: to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise b: to change (a pawn) into a piece in chess by moving to the eighth rank c: to advance (a student) from one grade to the next higher grade2 a: to contribute to the growth or prosperity of : further <promote international understanding> b: to help bring (as an enterprise) into being : launch c: to present (merchandise) for buyer acceptance through advertising, publicity, or discounting3slang : to get possession of by doubtful means or by ingenuity

synonyms see advance

— pro·mot·abil·i·ty \-ˌmō-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— pro·mot·able \-ˈmō-tə-bəl\ adjective