promoted; promoting
1
a
: to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
b
: to change (a pawn) into a piece in chess by moving to the eighth rank
c
: to advance (a student) from one grade to the next higher grade
2
3
slang
: to get possession of by doubtful means or by ingenuity
Examples of promote in a Sentence
He was promoted to senior editor.
The army major was promoted to lieutenant colonel.
The team have been promoted to the First Division.
Mediators were present to promote dialogue.
Good soil promotes plant growth.
The school distributed pamphlets promoting good dental hygiene.
The marketing department is busy promoting the new line of men's clothes for fall.
The island is being promoted as a destination for romantic getaways.
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The organization aims to promote local music, art and live experiences that drive community, culture and tourism.
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Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
His connections and insights are expected to play a significant role in promoting the adoption of Camb.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 July 2025
That means staying informed, promoting continuous learning, and guiding others through uncertainty with honesty.
—Kathy Caprino, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Knight was later promoted to co-anchor after Bailon-Houghton’s exit in October 2023.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 24 July 2025
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Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
His connections and insights are expected to play a significant role in promoting the adoption of Camb.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 July 2025
That means staying informed, promoting continuous learning, and guiding others through uncertainty with honesty.
—Kathy Caprino, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Knight was later promoted to co-anchor after Bailon-Houghton’s exit in October 2023.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for promote
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“Promote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promote. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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promote
verb
pro·mote
prə-ˈmōt 
promoted; promoting
1
: to move up in position or rank
was promoted to the next grade
2
: to help (something) grow or develop
good soil promotes plant growth
3
: to help increase the sales of
a sports star promoting a new product
Medical Definition
promote
transitive verb
pro·mote
prə-ˈmōt
promoted; promoting
: to cause or contribute to the growth, development, or occurrence of
sugary drinks promote cavities
a diet that promotes good health
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