Synonyms of promoted

promoted 1 of 2

adjective

as in supported

Related Words

• supported
• endorsed
• approved
• suggested
• encouraged
• licensed
• certified
• abetted
• legitimate
• permissible
• lawful
• official
• authorized
• legal
• regulation
• sanctioned
• legit
• licit
• canonical
• authoritative
• ex officio
• semiofficial

Dissimilar Words

• unofficial
• unauthorized
• illegal
• unlawful
• illicit
• wrongful
• impermissible
• unsanctioned
• illegitimate
• nonofficial
• unapproved
• lawless
• unlicensed
• verboten

promoted

2 of 2

verb

past tense of promote

1

as in elevated

to move higher in rank or position

the navy promoted her to captain for her record of outstanding performance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• elevated
• upgraded
• raised
• advanced
• improved
• commissioned
• forwarded
• furthered
• lifted
• kicked upstairs
• commended
• knighted
• honored
• uplifted
• celebrated
• boosted
• heightened
• cited
• congratulated
• applauded
• hailed
• praised
• decorated
• ennobled
• complimented
• extolled
• lauded
• acclaimed
• exalted
• aggrandized
• saluted
• glorified
• eulogized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduced
• demoted
• degraded
• lowered
• removed
• dismissed
• downgraded
• expelled
• deposed
• abased
• ousted
• dethroned
• impeached
• overthrew
• unseated
• humiliated
• disgraced
• shamed
• dishonored
• mortified
• demeaned
• humbled
• denounced
• condemned
• took down
• censured
• damned
• unmade
• reprobated

2

as in encouraged

to help the growth or development of

a campaign promoting good dental hygiene

Synonyms & Similar Words

• encouraged
• cultivated
• fostered
• nurtured
• advanced
• forwarded
• supported
• incubated
• furthered
• advocated
• assisted
• endorsed
• nourished
• funded
• championed
• financed
• upheld
• advertised
• backed
• aided
• nursed
• patronized
• subsidized
• publicized
• endowed
• staked
• boosted
• abetted
• touted
• worked (for)
• underwrote
• plugged
• agitated (for)
• campaigned (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inhibited
• discouraged
• prevented
• prohibited
• hindered
• opposed
• frustrated
• banned
• enjoined
• outlawed
• fought
• proscribed
• forbade
• barred
• countered
• suppressed
• contended (with)
• checked
• arrested
• battled
• repressed
• stifled
• halted
• subdued
• combated
• retarded
• interdicted
• impeded
• obstructed
• interfered (with)
• squelched
• squashed
• encumbered
• hobbled
• snuffed (out)
• shackled
• fettered
• manacled

3

as in grew

to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care

spends all her time now promoting her new business

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grew
• cultivated
• produced
• planted
• raised
• tended
• harvested
• cultured
• dressed
• reared
• cropped
• propagated
• bred
• rooted
• gathered
• reaped
• gleaned
• sowed
• sprouted
• ripened
• germinated
• quickened

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• killed
• picked
• plucked
• pulled (up)
• dug
• uprooted
• extirpated
• cut
• mowed
• hayed

4

as in sold

to provide publicity for

promoting a new line of toys based on the popular movie

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sold
• announced
• publicized
• advertised
• touted
• hyped
• boosted
• plugged
• pitched
• pushed
• endorsed
• praised
• published
• ballyhooed
• reviewed
• hailed
• beat the drum (for)
• recommended
• lauded
• talked up
• barked
• acclaimed
• merchandised
• broadcast
• plumped (for)
• plonked (for)
• plunked (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of promoted

Adjective

Qualifying for European football as a promoted side? — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 26 May 2026

Verb

Onli joined the Whitney as a curator-at-large in 2023, and she was promoted to the title of Nancy and Fred Poses Curator in 2024. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

It is being organized with Mira Anta, an audiovisual investment fund promoted by Womack’s Mira Entertainment Capital and managed by Anta Asset Management. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

For decades, the oil and gas industry has promoted the idea that energy security means ensuring more reliable and diverse supplies. — Laurence Tubiana, Time, 6 Nov. 2026

Most VPs were promoted for doing the work well, not for making calls with incomplete information. — Aaron Levy, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Mike Bidgoli is being promoted to President of Tubi, reporting to Pete. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026

Roffe spent the last five seasons (2022-26) with the Milwaukee Brewers, serving as their assistant director of amateur scouting this year after being promoted to the position in November 2025. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

In some races there was either no female candidate or the woman wasn't one who was being promoted by the network. — Huo Jingnan, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026

Defensive line coach Todd Wash was promoted to interim defensive coordinator and will call the defensive plays, the Panthers said. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026