Promote

prəˈmoʊt

Meaning & Definition

verb

to support or actively encourage a cause, venture, or aim.

The organization aims to promote environmental awareness among local communities.

to advance in rank, position, or honor.

She worked hard to promote her career within the company.

to publicize or advertise a product, service, or event.

They hired a marketing agency to promote their new product line.

to contribute to the growth or development of something.

Reading books can promote cognitive development in children.

to elevate to a higher rank or level.

After a year of excellent performance, he was promoted to manager.

Late Middle English: from Latin promote- 'moved forward', from the verb promovere, from pro- 'forward' + movere 'to move'.

promote health

To encourage and support practices that improve health.

promote peace

To actively work towards peace and resolution of conflict.

promote a cause

To advocate for a particular issue or belief.

promotion

The act of raising someone to a higher position or rank.

promotional

Relating to the activity of promoting something.

To hype something up.

They're really promoting that new club opening this weekend.

To sell or market aggressively.

He’s promoting his new mixtape all over social media.