promote

[prəˈməʊt]

promote Definition

  • 1to encourage or support the growth, development, or acceptance of something
  • 2to give someone a higher rank or a more senior position in an organization

Using promote: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "promote" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company is promoting its new line of products.

  • Example

    The school promotes a culture of creativity and innovation.

  • Example

    He was promoted to manager after only two years with the company.

  • Example

    The government is promoting policies to reduce carbon emissions.

  • Example

    She has been promoted to the position of vice president.

promote Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for promote

Antonyms for promote

Idioms Using promote

  • to work for the benefit of all members of society

    Example

    The Constitution of the United States includes a clause that states that the government should promote the general welfare.

  • to work towards the establishment or maintenance of peace

    Example

    The United Nations was established to promote peace and international cooperation.

  • to work towards greater mutual understanding between people or groups

    Example

    The organization's mission is to promote understanding between different cultures and religions.

Phrases with promote

  • to fill a job vacancy with an existing employee rather than hiring someone new from outside the organization

    Example

    The company has a policy of promoting from within whenever possible.

  • self-promotion

    the act of promoting oneself or one's abilities, often in a boastful or self-aggrandizing manner

    Example

    His constant self-promotion made him unpopular with his colleagues.

  • to encourage or facilitate the growth or development of something

    Example

    The government is implementing policies to promote economic growth.

Origins of promote

from Latin 'promovere', meaning 'move forward'

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Summary: promote in Brief

To 'promote' [prəˈməʊt] is to encourage or support the growth, development, or acceptance of something. It can also mean to give someone a higher rank or more senior position in an organization. Examples include 'The company is promoting its new line of products,' and 'He was promoted to manager after only two years with the company.' Phrases like 'promote from within' and idioms like 'promote peace' extend the concept of promoting to specific contexts.

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