promotes

verb

present tense third-person singular of promote
1
as in elevates
to move higher in rank or position the navy promoted her to captain for her record of outstanding performance

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2
as in encourages
to help the growth or development of a campaign promoting good dental hygiene

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3
as in cultivates
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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4
as in sells
to provide publicity for promoting a new line of toys based on the popular movie

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Recent Examples of promotes Sami, 22, is a successful model on OnlyFans and promotes her content online, while Lola, 21, is outspoken about Jesus and her faith on social media. — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Basic science, including theoretic work, was absolutely essential to the A-bomb project and will be so for quantum computing, fusion (which the report promotes), and next-generation fission. — Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 With local vendors selling everything from clothing, thrift and vintage pieces, beauty products, candles, jewelry, fragrances and more, this Indie Market promotes a rotating list of merchants. — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Inclusion in the schedule promotes the development and preservation of a language and allows its use in certain administrative, educational, and official contexts. — Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026 Papaya promotes gut health with its high fiber and water content. — Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Aug. 2026 Prior to ​the ⁠verdict, the Committee to Protect Journalists, an independent non-profit organization that promotes press ⁠freedom ​worldwide, said 29 journalists ​were imprisoned in Russia in connection with their work. — Reuters, NBC news, 29 July 2026 Between such posts, Wall Street Mav promotes Kalshi betting odds. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 28 July 2026 The company also promotes a cash sweep program that distributes customer balances across multiple partner banks. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotes
  1. elevates
  2. encourages
  3. cultivates
  4. sells
  5. upgrades
  6. fosters
  7. grows
  8. announces
Verb
  • This role elevates governance from a bureaucratic afterthought to a core design principle, treating traceability, explainability and data integrity as first-class concerns alongside delivery speed.
    — Andrew Sales, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Using peak-season tomatoes and peaches elevates low-effort salad from delicious to sublime.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of elevates
Verb
  • Spending time with friends and enjoying activities like golf, fishing, or attending sporting events encourages connection and supports an active lifestyle.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Boundless San Francisco, which encourages out-of-the-box ideas, echoes the venture capital ethos, Crankstart Chief Executive Officer Missy Narula said.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of encourages
Verb
  • This approach cultivates self-respect, not mere respectability.
    — Tee Wilson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Frustration cultivates creativity Frictionless AI may seem appealing.
    — Dana Suskind, MD, CNBC, 29 July 2026
Definition of cultivates
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  • Belk Market sells an assortment of brands in men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, as well as shoes, handbags, accessories, home décor and fine jewelry, with frequent merchandise rotation, according to the company’s website.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Bouzari not only sells super-fast hard drives but also uses software to break up enormous files and spread them simultaneously across thousands of drives.
    — Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of sells
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  • Goldman Sachs upgrades Life Time Group Holdings to buy from neutral After a change in analyst coverage, the firm upgraded the athletic club group.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Dominique is in the ensemble as is a blond rube named Hunter (Kristine Froseth) who shows up at Elle’s doorstep in mall-wear denim and then upgrades to desperate, cleavage-baring sequins.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of upgrades
Verb
  • Another way Madison Social fosters community is through its hands-on charcuterie workshops and private workshops for small groups.
    — Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • The boot camp fosters an environment where students feel comfortable failing, said Saint Juste, 20, who will attend Kennesaw State University in the fall.
    — Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of fosters
Verb
  • How cricket grows in America will not be determined by sponsorship money alone, or broadcast deals, or the size of the diaspora.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Building fuel capacity The company says the additional acreage will be important as demand for advanced reactor technology grows in the US and allied markets.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of grows
Verb
  • Concertgoers gather outside Chase Center after a message announces that Earth, Wind and Fire is unable to perform due to a medical emergency involving a member of the band in San Francisco, California, August 6, 2026.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • That is why Whole Foods Market, the nation’s largest natural grocer, today announces a partnership with the National Young Farmers Coalition to launch the Next Generation Farmer Fund.
    — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
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