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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Trump and his administrative have fired independent inspectors generals of 17 agencies, purged the Justice Department of attorneys who worked on the criminal investigations targeting him and pushed out top FBI executives promoted by former FBI Director Christopher Wray.
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Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
By promoting local inventory, Temu’s products not only arrive faster to shoppers’ doorsteps, but the company also reduces its reliance on sellers who ship direct from China.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
Since its inception, more than 1 million citations for a free DQ ice cream cone have been issued to youth, highlighting the program’s success in promoting helmet use and safety awareness among children.
—Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
She also was criticized for promoting her hair care brand during the press tour.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
By promoting local inventory, Temu’s products not only arrive faster to shoppers’ doorsteps, but the company also reduces its reliance on sellers who ship direct from China.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
Since its inception, more than 1 million citations for a free DQ ice cream cone have been issued to youth, highlighting the program’s success in promoting helmet use and safety awareness among children.
—Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
She also was criticized for promoting her hair care brand during the press tour.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 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 9 Feb. 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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