Promote: meaning, definitions and examples

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promote

 

[ prəˈmoʊt ]

Context #1 | Verb

at work

To help or encourage something to develop or increase.

Synonyms

advance, boost, elevate, encourage, further

Examples of usage

  • She was promoted to manager after only a year in the company.
  • The company is promoting a new product launch next month.
  • Hard work and dedication can help you get promoted in your career.
  • The goal is to promote teamwork and collaboration among employees.
  • The school is promoting a healthy lifestyle through various activities.
Context #2 | Verb

on social media

To post about something in order to increase its visibility or reach a wider audience.

Synonyms

advertise, boost, market, publicize, share

Examples of usage

  • She promotes her artwork on Instagram to attract more followers.
  • Companies often pay influencers to promote their products on social media.
  • The event organizer is promoting the concert through Facebook ads.
  • Promoting a cause online can raise awareness and support.
  • Using hashtags can help promote your posts on social media.

Translations

Translations of the word "promote" in other languages:

🇵🇹 promover

🇮🇳 प्रचार करना

🇩🇪 fördern

🇮🇩 mempromosikan

🇺🇦 просувати

🇵🇱 promować

🇯🇵 促進する (そくしんする)

🇫🇷 promouvoir

🇪🇸 promover

🇹🇷 terfi ettirmek

🇰🇷 촉진하다

🇸🇦 تعزيز

🇨🇿 propagovat

🇸🇰 propagovať

🇨🇳 促进 (cùjìn)

🇸🇮 promovirati

🇮🇸 efla

🇰🇿 ілгерілету

🇬🇪 წინსვლა

🇦🇿 irəlilətmək

🇲🇽 promover

Etymology

The word 'promote' originated from the Latin word 'promovere', which means 'move forward' or 'advance'. The term has been used in various contexts throughout history, such as in the military to advance someone to a higher rank or in marketing to promote products or services. Today, 'promote' is commonly used in professional settings to refer to advancing in one's career or promoting a cause or idea to a wider audience.

See also: promotable, promoter, promoters, promoting, promotion, promotional, promotions, promotive.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,338, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.