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pro·mote

promote

 
 
pronunciation:
pr mot
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part of speech: verb
inflections: promotes, promoting, promoted
definition 1: to help something grow, increase, or move forward.
Eating well promotes health.Their company advertises a lot to promote their products.
similar words:
aid, assist, back, support
definition 2: to move to a higher position.
The boss promoted Mr. Smith from clerk to supervisor.
similar words:
prefer
derivation: promotable (adj.)
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