promote

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb contribute to the progress or growth of
  2. verb give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
  3. verb make publicity for; try to sell (a product)

Etymology

From Latin prōmōtus, perfect passive participle of prōmoveō (“move forward, advance”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

advance, boost, further, encourage

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