Question 1 · Quick check
promote
CEFRB1
/pɹəˈmoʊt/
verb
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To support, advertise, or help something become more successful.
- 02
verb
To move someone to a higher job or rank.
Examples
The band has gone on tour to promote their new album.
This would help us promote your products in the most effective way.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 2
- Synonyms
- 5
Also pronounced
- /pɹəˈməʊt/
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningsTo advocate or urge on behalf of (something or someone); to attempt to popularize or sell by means of advertising or publicity.
To encourage, urge or incite.
To raise (someone) to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank.
More examples
In contextWe must promote commerce with neighboring countries.
He promoted his clerk to office manager.
They promoted the abolition of daylight saving time.
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Origin
verb
From Latin prōmōtus, perfect passive participle of prōmoveō (“move forward, advance”).