promote
Americanverb (used with object)
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to help or encourage to exist or flourish; further.
to promote world peace.
- Antonyms:
- obstruct , discourage
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to advance in rank, dignity, position, etc. (demote ).
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Education. to put ahead to the next higher stage or grade of a course or series of classes.
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to aid in organizing (business undertakings).
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to encourage the sales, acceptance, etc., of (a product), especially through advertising or other publicity.
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Informal. to obtain (something) by cunning or trickery; wangle.
verb
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to further or encourage the progress or existence of
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to raise to a higher rank, status, degree, etc
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to advance (a pupil or student) to a higher course, class, etc
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to urge the adoption of; work for
to promote reform
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to encourage the sale of (a product) by advertising or securing financial support
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chess to exchange (a pawn) for any piece other than a king when the pawn reaches the 8th rank
Other Word Forms
- prepromote verb (used with object)
- promotability noun
- promotable adjective
- promotion noun
- promotional adjective
- self-promoting adjective
- unpromotable adjective
- unpromoted adjective
Etymology
Origin of promote
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English promoten, from Latin prōmōtus, past participle of prōmovēre “to move forward, advance”; pro- 1, motive
Example Sentences
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Last month, he was on a tour of the United States visiting Los Angeles, New York and Telluride to promote his latest Oscar-hopeful movie.
From Barron's
WHO says countries must also create healthier environments to promote good health and prevent obesity.
From BBC
"It's good that youth engagement is currently being promoted," she said.
From Barron's
He said: "Criticism of government policy, immigration issues or community safety is not the same as attacking a religion. I have never promoted hatred towards any faith group."
From BBC
Opinion polls suggest that Britain's Labour government is struggling over a number of issues, including its supposed failure to promote growth.
From Barron's
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