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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A: Athletes have been using tart cherry juice for post-exercise muscle pain, to reduce inflammation and to promote endurance (Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, June 2014).
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The pollution that now chokes the country’s rivers and air -- forcing its population to regularly don filter masks and keep their children home from school -- is a result of breakneck economic growth promoted for decades by Beijing.
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The race began at 7 a.m., an hour earlier than usual after extreme heat last year promoted the cancellation of the event mid-race.
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LHP Jerry Keel was promoted from Fort Wayne to San Antonio.
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Jessica Gomez alleges Jelly Belly encouraged her to purchase its Sports Beans by promoting them as an energy source for athletes.
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In the closing days of the race, Quist focused his events and TV ads on his opposition to the Republican bill and brought in Sanders, I-Vt., to help promote his position on U.S. health care: universal coverage.
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The Krechevskys’ approach embodies the latest trend promoted by the travel industry: family vacation planning.
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The President seems to have largely abandoned notions of promoting political openings or addressing economic grievances that have fuelled so much of the dissent and militancy, especially among Arab youth.
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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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