promoted (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /prəˈməʊtɪd/

Definition

Raised to a higher rank or a more important position.

Examples

• He was promoted to vice president after only two years with the company.

• She was promoted from junior analyst to senior analyst.

• The employee was promoted for his outstanding performance.

How to Use promoted

promoted to (prepositional phrase)

Raised to a higher rank or position. — "She was promoted to team leader."

promoted from (prepositional phrase)

Advanced from a lower rank or position. — "He was promoted from assistant to manager."

promoted by (prepositional phrase)

Publicized or advertised with the help of someone or something. — "The event was promoted by a well-known influencer."

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