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

As one of only five dancers throughout Dancing With the Stars‘ history to be promoted from troupe to pro after just one season, Hailey Bills has every right to brag. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

There are no straightforward steps like in the days when a diligent worker could land a job at a good company, work hard to get promoted and hope to climb the corporate ladder. — Julia Carpenter, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026

Receiver Alex Bachman is expected to be promoted from the practice squad to handle punt returns. — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Fellow cofounder Lawrence Lurhing bought him out and promoted longtime staffers Donald Johnson Montenegro and Lauren Wittels to principals. — News Desk, Artforum, 2 Oct. 2026

As far as swings, parents should be wary if it’s promoted as something that helps sleep. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Revealed last spring, Kering’s educational project now has entered its operational phase, welcoming more than 1,500 students enrolled in 40 programs promoted by its brands as well as seven partner schools scattered across six Italian regions. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Head coach Dave Canales acknowledged that Tyrel Dodson, who was recently promoted to the active roster, will get the start alongside Bobby Okereke on Sunday. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026

Powers has been promoted to sole head of its talent department and is responsible for host, musical guest and guest star bookings for the NBC show. — Peter White, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026