Definition of promote
promoted
;promoting
transitive verb
1a : to advance in station, rank, or honor : raiseb : to change (a pawn) into a piece in chess by moving to the eighth rankc : to advance (a student) from one grade to the next higher grade
2a : to contribute to the growth or prosperity of : further promote international understandingb : to help bring (something, such as an enterprise) into being : launchc : to present (merchandise) for buyer acceptance through advertising, publicity, or discounting
3 slang : to get possession of by doubtful means or by ingenuity
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Examples of promote in a Sentence
He was promoted to senior editor.
The army major was promoted to lieutenant colonel.
The team have been promoted to the First Division.
Mediators were present to promote dialogue.
Good soil promotes plant growth.
The school distributed pamphlets promoting good dental hygiene.
The marketing department is busy promoting the new line of men's clothes for fall.
The island is being promoted as a destination for romantic getaways.
Recent Examples of promote from the Web
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Energy Masters program Ongoing registration through Sept. 15 for a program that promotes an energy efficient and sustainable community.
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Salk has not promoted a woman from associate to full professorship since 1999, Jones alleges.
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Promoting death is a recipe for more suffering and loss, not less.
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The state gives the designation of Arts and Entertainment District to communities across Maryland to promote neighborhood and downtown revitalization through the arts, according to the website of the Maryland State Arts Council.
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In July 2015, Chen was promoted to provincial party chief, only the third regional party boss born in the 1960s.
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Pay homage to your town or city with hangable felt pendants promoting Venice or Los Alamos or the City of Angels.
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Trump’s advisers and surrogates appeared to take the president’s statements as a green light that the push to promote the working group was on.
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The formation of GRIT was also influenced by the city’s ongoing tech initiative, which was established last year as a way to foster and promote Glendale’s status in the tech industry.
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Origin and Etymology of promote
Middle English, from Latin promotus, past participle of promovēre, literally, to move forward, from pro- forward + movēre to move
Synonym Discussion of promote
Other Business Terms
PROMOTE Defined for English Language Learners
promote
playDefinition of promote for English Language Learners
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: to change the rank or position of (someone) to a higher or more important one
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: to move (a sports team) to a higher position in a league
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: to help (something) happen, develop, or increase
PROMOTE Defined for Kids
promote
playDefinition of promote for Students
promoted
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1 : to move up in position or rank Their daughter was promoted to the next grade.
2 : to help (something) to grow or develop Good soil promotes plant growth.
Medical Dictionary
promote
playMedical Definition of promote
promoted
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: to cause or contribute to the growth, development, or occurrence of sugary drinks promote cavities a diet that promotes good health
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