Meaning & use
promote
To raise someone to a higher rank or position, or to help something develop or become known.
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After five years, she was finally promoted to senior manager.
The campaign aims to promote healthy eating among young children.
A note on using this word
Promote can describe career advancement or the marketing of a product, idea, or cause.
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