1
as in to elevate
to move higher in rank or position
the navy promoted her to captain for her record of outstanding performance
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2
as in to encourage
to help the growth or development of
a campaign promoting good dental hygiene
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as in to grow
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
spends all her time now promoting her new business
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as in to sell
to provide publicity for
promoting a new line of toys based on the popular movie
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Recent Examples of promote
Think: vents in the lenses that promote airflow and prevent fogging, plus an adjustable nose piece for a custom fit.
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Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 1 May 2025
As a trade association, CMA exists to serve and support the people who make this industry thrive—those working day in and day out to create, promote, and elevate Country Music.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 1 May 2025
Mushroom coffee is said to promote better sleep and boost the immune system, among other benefits.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
Sleep and exercise are essential for maintaining energy levels and promoting overall health.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 May 2025
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Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 1 May 2025
As a trade association, CMA exists to serve and support the people who make this industry thrive—those working day in and day out to create, promote, and elevate Country Music.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 1 May 2025
Mushroom coffee is said to promote better sleep and boost the immune system, among other benefits.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
Sleep and exercise are essential for maintaining energy levels and promoting overall health.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promote
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Gisele Bündchen’s steamy bronze glow in 1999 was just as prescient, elevating bombshell nudes into the gold standard of summer makeup.—
Sophie Schulte-Hillen,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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But even more than her team depends on Clark, the league and the sport as a whole have leaned on the star to elevate its popularity.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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In a key way, the American health system encourages it.—
Rebecca T Brown,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2025
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Valencia said the seeds encourage rodents to enter the stadium and that the machines required to clean up the shells were causing noise pollution for those living close to their Mestalla stadium.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Donald was also able to give his medical history and recount the lunch to doctors, who grew concerned that gastroenteritis was not the sole cause of his symptoms.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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What’s more, over the past decade, attacks such as password spraying have grown increasingly effective at breaching sensitive networks, Microsoft’s own included.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Laufey will also donate a portion of the proceeds of every Mei Mei the Bunny plushie sold to the foundation.—
Chris Eggertsen,
Billboard,
29 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Zhang, whose textile factory sells blankets and cushions to multiple retailers including Walmart, Costco and Target, told CNN that orders had been halted in early April.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2025
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The roster has certainly been upgraded since Mara’s comments.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Uncertainty over Microsoft’s plans for Windows 12 may also be leaving some consumers and businesses unsure over whether to upgrade to a Windows 11 PC or wait for a new operating system.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Software alone can’t cultivate meaningful relationships.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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And when the focus shifts from guarding what’s been built to cultivating what’s possible next.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Notable Figures: During the quarter, the company's equity income in China produced a $45 million profit, compared to a loss of $106 million last year at this time.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Carlsberg said the loss last year of its exclusive license partnership to produce and distribute San Miguel had negatively impacted first-quarter sales.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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But the allegations publicized by the government aren’t related to his immigration case, or a judge’s 2019 order that prohibited his removal to El Salvador.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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But just because they’re not loudly publicized doesn’t mean their initiatives lack impact.—
Carved in Blue,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Promote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promote. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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