CEFR B1

promote

verb

Meaning

To help or encourage something to develop or grow; to make something more widely known or available.

Examples

This new policy aims to promote economic growth.
The event was organized to promote local artists.

Synonyms: encourage, advance, further, advocate

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promote (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /prəˈmoʊt/

Definition

To help or encourage something to develop or grow; to make something more widely known or available.

Examples

This new policy aims to promote economic growth.
The event was organized to promote local artists.
She was promoted to senior manager after only two years.

How to Use promote

promote X (collocation): To help X develop or grow, or to make X more known. — "The festival aims to promote local culture."
promote X to Y (collocation): To give someone a higher rank or position (Y) in a company or organization. — "They promoted him to director."

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