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adjective

Definition of promotednext
as in supported

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verb

past tense of promote
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as in elevated
to move higher in rank or position the navy promoted her to captain for her record of outstanding performance

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as in encouraged
to help the growth or development of a campaign promoting good dental hygiene

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as in cultivated
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 sold
to provide publicity for promoting a new line of toys based on the popular movie

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