promote
promote Lexical Profile
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• verb
To support, encourage, or actively further the progress, growth, or development of a cause, idea, or venture.
"The organization works tirelessly to promote literacy and equal access to education in rural communities."
To raise or advance someone to a higher position, rank, office, or grade.
"After three years of exceptional leadership, the board decided to promote her to senior vice president."
To publicize and advertise a product, service, or event in order to increase sales or public awareness.
"The author embarked on a ten-city book tour to promote her latest historical novel."
To transfer a sports team to a higher division or league based on its performance during the season, or to exchange a pawn in chess for a more powerful piece upon reaching the eighth rank.
"By winning the final playoff match, the club was promoted to the top division for the first time in a decade."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Latin 'promotus', the past participle of 'promovere' ('to move forward, advance, or push onward'), formed from 'pro-' ('forward') and 'movere' ('to move').