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

In June, Howat was promoted to managing director following a recent leadership restructure. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026

Netanyahu is not on record as making that remark, but the slogan reflects a broader narrative promoted by Iranian hardliners, portraying women who do not wear the hijab as, at the very least, disloyal to their country. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

In total, 20 teams compete in the Premier League each year, including 17 of last season's top teams and three clubs promoted from the EFL Championship. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 23 Aug. 2026

Recommendations were brought to Paul Pressler, who at the time was Disneyland president (and eventually was promoted to chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts). — Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

In 2017 we were promoted from the Championship for the first time in the club’s history. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Blakeman is well liked in Nassau, one of the most populous counties in New York, and has promoted himself as a centrist in campaign advertising. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026

Amplified has promoted assistants Kris Chesnokova and Christina Wachter to manager. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026