English · Common Verbs
promote
/prəˈməʊt/
[/prəˈməʊt/]
raise rank; advertise
Intermediateverb
Definition
To give someone a higher position, or to help something become more popular.
Example
The manager decided to promote her to team leader after her excellent performance.
The manager decided to promote her to team leader after her excellent performance.
Etymology
From Latin 'promovere' (to move forward), from 'pro-' and 'movere'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for job promotions and for advertising products or causes.