promote

verb

pro·mote prə-ˈmōt How to pronounce promote (audio)

promoted; promoting

transitive verb

: to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise

: to change (a pawn) into a piece in chess by moving to the eighth rank

: to advance (a student) from one grade to the next higher grade

: to contribute to the growth or prosperity of : further

promote international understanding

: to help bring (something, such as an enterprise) into being : launch

: to present (merchandise) for buyer acceptance through advertising, publicity, or discounting

slang : to get possession of by doubtful means or by ingenuity

promotability

prə-ˌmō-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce promote (audio)

noun

promotable

prə-ˈmō-tə-bəl How to pronounce promote (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

He was promoted to senior editor. The army major was promoted to lieutenant colonel. The team have been promoted to the First Division. Mediators were present to promote dialogue. Good soil promotes plant growth. The school distributed pamphlets promoting good dental hygiene. The marketing department is busy promoting the new line of men's clothes for fall. The island is being promoted as a destination for romantic getaways. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Early in his presidency, FDR began working with the post office to strategically design stamps to send messages into American homes that would promote his New Deal and his National Recovery Administration.

Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2022 The One Young World summit begins officially on Tuesday, September 6, and gathers 2,000 young leaders from 190 countries from different sectors to collaborate on projects that promote social impact.

Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 5 Sep. 2022 Kids ages 2-12 and their caregivers will be led through activities that promote relaxation and focus with yoga instructor Melanie Williams.

Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 Tinder, for example, is building for Gen Z through gamification and features that promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity.

Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2022 Forget this move at all costs, and instead stick to exercises that do not promote internal rotation of your shoulders, like rear-delt flys or old school back exercises.

Jeff Tomko, Men's Health, 1 Sep. 2022 The list includes local government initiatives that promote digital literacy and broadband access for underserved residents.

Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 But the sheriff has also taken credit for addressing the problem with a policy that prohibits deputies from joining groups that promote behavior that violates the rights of others.

Alene Tchekmedyianstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 Wildlife enthusiasts are co-opting various social media platforms to build communities that promote accurate snake information and slay viral myths.

Emily Willingham, Scientific American, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	promoters
释义	promote verb pro·mote prə-ˈmōt promoted; promoting transitive verb 1 a : to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise b : to change (a pawn) into a piece in chess by moving to the eighth rank c : to advance (a student) from one grade to the next higher grade 2 a : to contribute to the growth or prosperity of : further promote international understanding b : to help bring (something, such as an enterprise) into being : launch c : to present (merchandise) for buyer acceptance through advertising, publicity, or discounting 3 slang : to get possession of by doubtful means or by ingenuity promotability prə-ˌmō-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun promotable prə-ˈmō-tə-bəl adjective Synonyms advance elevate raise upgrade See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He was promoted to senior editor. The army major was promoted to lieutenant colonel. The team have been promoted to the First Division. Mediators were present to promote dialogue. Good soil promotes plant growth. The school distributed pamphlets promoting good dental hygiene. The marketing department is busy promoting the new line of men's clothes for fall. The island is being promoted as a destination for romantic getaways. See More Recent Examples on the Web Early in his presidency, FDR began working with the post office to strategically design stamps to send messages into American homes that would promote his New Deal and his National Recovery Administration. Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2022 The One Young World summit begins officially on Tuesday, September 6, and gathers 2,000 young leaders from 190 countries from different sectors to collaborate on projects that promote social impact. Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 5 Sep. 2022 Kids ages 2-12 and their caregivers will be led through activities that promote relaxation and focus with yoga instructor Melanie Williams. Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 Tinder, for example, is building for Gen Z through gamification and features that promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity. Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2022 Forget this move at all costs, and instead stick to exercises that do not promote internal rotation of your shoulders, like rear-delt flys or old school back exercises. Jeff Tomko, Men's Health, 1 Sep. 2022 The list includes local government initiatives that promote digital literacy and broadband access for underserved residents. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2022 But the sheriff has also taken credit for addressing the problem with a policy that prohibits deputies from joining groups that promote behavior that violates the rights of others. Alene Tchekmedyianstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 Wildlife enthusiasts are co-opting various social media platforms to build communities that promote accurate snake information and slay viral myths. Emily Willingham, Scientific American, 23 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Latin promotus, past participle of promovēre, literally, to move forward, from pro- forward + movēre to move First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing promote cross promote cross promote Kids Definition promote verb pro·mote prə-ˈmōt promoted; promoting 1 : to move up in position or rank Their daughter was promoted to the next grade. 2 : to help (something) to grow or develop Good soil promotes plant growth. Medical Definition promote transitive verb pro·mote prə-ˈmōt promoted; promoting : to cause or contribute to the growth, development, or occurrence of sugary drinks promote cavities a diet that promotes good health promoters noun plural of promoter as in proponents a person who actively supports or favors a cause a promoter of greater understanding and cooperation among churches Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance proponents supporters advocates advocators exponents boosters protagonists friends champions backers white knights apostles espousers hierophants adherents high priests gospellers true believers expounders paladins loyalists stalwarts gospelers tub-thumpers heralds partizans interpreters partisans cheerleaders followers disciples cohorts encouragers fellow travelers applauders Antonyms & Near Antonyms opponents antagonists adversaries enemies critics rivals foes faultfinders belittlers See More
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promote

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