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promote
[pruh-moht]
verb (used with object)
to help or encourage to exist or flourish; further.
to promote world peace.
Antonyms: obstruct, discourageto advance in rank, dignity, position, etc. (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.
promote
/ prəˈməʊt /
verb
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 for
to 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
Other Word Forms
- promotable adjective
- promotability noun
- prepromote verb (used with object)
- self-promoting adjective
- unpromotable adjective
- unpromoted adjective
- promotional adjective
- promotion noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of promote1
Example Sentences
Major players like Facebook and Google promoted platitudes about unfettered access to information and instant connectivity to friends and neighbors while privately crafting silos to push users toward avenues they could monetize.
While promoting his autobiography, Watson spoke to the Sunday Times.
Sánchez traveled to some of Mexico’s biggest cities and met powerful bankers, senators and tycoons as he promoted the debit cards.
Marine, Vincent Santiago fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, served as a drill instructor and worked for a federal agency that promotes cooperation with allies.
In interviews promoting the film, Lawrence has spoken candidly about the difficulty of balancing motherhood and career.
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