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Definition promote in American English

promote verb

[transitive] verb
/prəˈmoʊt/

▪ actively, deliberately, heavily, strongly, vigorously

▪ awareness, competition, development, efficiency, growth, interest, understanding, use

1

to move someone to a job at a higher level

Example

A college course can help you find work or get promoted.

Example

Steve Burrows was recently promoted to senior group manager.

Example

In 1982 he was promoted to the rank of sergeant.

Synonyms and related words
advancement aggrandise aggrandize
1.1

to move a student to a higher class at the end of the school year

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mark grade pass
1.2

to move a team to a higher level in their sport

Example

In 1980 they were promoted to the First Division.

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bench be relegated call up
2

to support or encourage something

Example

The government is committed to promoting the development and use of public transportation.

Example

a campaign to promote recycling

Example

The opposition parties have deliberately promoted and condoned violence.

Synonyms and related words
support back get behind
2.1

to help something to develop

Example

The intense light promotes rapid growth of weeds and algae.

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foster get past promote
Example

These products are aggressively promoted and marketed.

Synonyms and related words
advertise be billed to sing/play etc. bill as
Definition promote in American English