promote

[pruh-moht]

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verb (used with object), pro·mot·ed, pro·mot·ing.

to help or encourage to exist or flourish; further: to promote world peace.
to advance in rank, dignity, position, etc. (opposed to demote).
Education. to put ahead to the next higher stage or grade of a course or series of classes.

to aid in organizing (business undertakings).
to encourage the sales, acceptance, etc., of (a product), especially through advertising or other publicity.
Informal. to obtain (something) by cunning or trickery; wangle.

Origin of promote

1350–1400; Middle English promoten < Latin prōmōtus, past participle of prōmovēre to move forward, advance. See pro-¹, motive

Related formspro·mot·able, adjectivepro·mot·a·bil·i·ty, nounpre·pro·mote, verb (used with object), pre·pro·mot·ed, pre·pro·mot·ing.self-pro·mot·ing, adjectiveun·pro·mot·a·ble, adjectiveun·pro·mot·ed, adjective

Synonyms for promote

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1. abet, back, forward, advance, assist, help, support. 2. elevate, raise, exalt.

Antonyms for promote

1. discourage, obstruct. 2. demote, degrade, abase.

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Related Words for promote

sponsor, further, advertise, speed, bolster, develop, uphold, support, encourage, endorse, boost, urge, advocate, cooperate, improve, sell, stimulate, benefit, push, publicize

Examples from the Web for promote

Contemporary Examples of promote

She wrote for LIFE magazine and would go on Johnny Carson to promote her books.
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December 6, 2014
Another chilling recipe for injustice and resentment by closing down the open society you seek to promote.
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When it appears it is largely used to chastise transsexuals and to promote celibacy.
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We try to support activities that promote education and public participation about the Lincoln story.
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November 6, 2014
Her parents rebutted the accusations through homemade (though highly produced) videos which promote her exhibitions.
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Historical Examples of promote

We will then talk over your plans, for I suppose you have some, and I will do what I can to promote them.
Brave and Bold
Horatio Alger
A thorough examination should be regularly made, and I will promote it.
United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches
Various
What must we think of any one of it, who would not promote the good of the whole?
Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9)
Samuel Richardson
I certainly did do all in my power to promote Mr. Templeton's interests.
Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
They were well built and reliable, so that the trade was pleased to stock and promote them.
The Auburndale Watch Company
Edwin A. Battison

British Dictionary definitions for promote

promote

verb (tr)

to further or encourage the progress or existence of
to raise to a higher rank, status, degree, etc
to advance (a pupil or student) to a higher course, class, etc
to urge the adoption of; work forto promote reform
to encourage the sale of (a product) by advertising or securing financial support
chess to exchange (a pawn) for any piece other than a king when the pawn reaches the 8th rank

Derived Formspromotable, adjectivepromotion, nounpromotional, adjective

Word Origin for promote

C14: from Latin prōmovēre to push onwards, from pro- 1 + movēre to move

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Word Origin and History for promote

late 14c., "to advance (someone) to a higher grade or office," from Old French promoter and directly from Latin promotus, past participle of promovere "move forward, advance; cause to advance, push onward; bring to light, reveal," from pro- "forward" (see pro-) + movere "to move" (see move (v.)). General sense of "to further the growth or progress of (anything)" is from 1510s. Related: Promoted; promoting.