Dictionary entries for 'promote'

Synonyms

pro·mote (prə-mōt́)

[Middle English promoten, from Old French promoter, from Latin prōmovēre, prōmōt-, prō-, forward; see pro–¹, + movēre, to move.]

transitive verb: -mot·ed, -mot·ing, -motes.

1. To raise to a more important or responsible job or rank.
2. To advance (a student) to the next higher grade.
To contribute to the progress or growth of; further. See synonyms at advance
To urge the adoption of; advocate: promote a constitutional amendment.
To attempt to sell or popularize by advertising or publicity: commercials promoting a new product.
To help establish or organize (a new enterprise), as by securing financial backing: promote a Broadway show.