promote
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Britannica Dictionary definition of PROMOTE
[+ object]
1
a
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to change the rank or position of (someone) to a higher or more important one
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opposite demote
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I was promoted today!
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He was promoted to senior editor.
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The army major was promoted to lieutenant colonel.
b
British
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to move (a sports team) to a higher position in a league
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opposite relegate
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The team have been promoted to the First Division.
2
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to help (something) happen, develop, or increase
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The President's visit was intended to promote [=further] foreign trade.
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Mediators were present to promote dialogue.
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Good soil promotes plant growth.
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The school distributed pamphlets promoting good dental hygiene.
3
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to make people aware of (something, such as a new product) through advertising
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to make (something) more popular, well-known, etc.
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The marketing department is busy promoting the new line of men's clothes for fall.
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The island is being promoted as a destination for romantic getaways.
