promote — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

promote (/prəˈməʊt/)

verb  ·  Intermediate  ·  Common Verbs

🔊 /prəˈməʊt/

Meaning

Meaning: raise rank; advertise

To give someone a higher position, or to help something become more popular.

Examples

🗣 The manager decided to promote her to team leader after her excellent performance.

Etymology

From Latin ‘promovere’ (to move forward), from ‘pro-‘ and ‘movere’.

How & Where It’s Used

Used for job promotions and for advertising products or causes.

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Tags: business, work

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