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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Lam, a long time Milpitas resident, is hoping to promote public safety in the city and wants to prioritize financial transparency and accountability on the council.
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Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Harris' own agenda was more nuanced, promoting moves to combat price gouging and put in place programs to help small businesses and first-time homebuyers.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Outside the main doors, one large group of election observers congregated as Jefferson Davis lead them in a prayer.
Davis, is a former Menomonee Falls village president who promoted false claims about the 2020 election and tried to overturn the results.
—Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
Despite meeting more than 10 external leaders, the CEO ultimately promoted their operations director due to a long-standing, trusting relationship and the internal candidate’s sincere enthusiasm for the role.
—Gina Riley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Harris' own agenda was more nuanced, promoting moves to combat price gouging and put in place programs to help small businesses and first-time homebuyers.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Outside the main doors, one large group of election observers congregated as Jefferson Davis lead them in a prayer.
Davis, is a former Menomonee Falls village president who promoted false claims about the 2020 election and tried to overturn the results.
—Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
Despite meeting more than 10 external leaders, the CEO ultimately promoted their operations director due to a long-standing, trusting relationship and the internal candidate’s sincere enthusiasm for the role.
—Gina Riley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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