1
as in to elevate
to move higher in rank or position
the navy promoted her to captain for her record of outstanding performance
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2
as in to encourage
to help the growth or development of
a campaign promoting good dental hygiene
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as in to grow
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
spends all her time now promoting her new business
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as in to sell
to provide publicity for
promoting a new line of toys based on the popular movie
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Recent Examples of promote
This is the second edition of this competition, with the first running from 2019-23 between seven teams, with Scotland winning while Papua New Guinea was relegated and Canada was promoted.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
One of his first moves was to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations’ global health agency responsible for safeguarding and promoting health around the world since 1948.
—Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Feb. 2025
Probationary workers also include people who were recently moved or promoted into new positions.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 17 Feb. 2025
Spicy romance is ‘an act of resistance’ Spicy romance bucks the trad wife trends, which promote traditional gender roles and more demure discussion of sexuality.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
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Eyewear is a key accessory that can complete and elevate any look.—
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The songwriter and producer community have always had my heart and being in a position to advocate for them every day and elevate their careers is a dream come true.—
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Provide opportunities for professional growth, encourage open feedback, and show appreciation for hard work.—
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Applications encouraged from people of color, women, and/or veterans 5.—
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Betting on the Future As more businesses recognize the strategic value of premium domains, demand may continue to grow, potentially influencing pricing trends.—
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In partnering with its rivals (including Spotify, who was previously home to Call Her Daddy), SiriusXM is poised to grow the audience and monetization efforts for its top podcasts and continue to diversify its revenue stream further beyond its satellite business.—
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The company has for years sold a subscription called Reddit Gold that includes an ad-free scrolling experience for users among its offerings.—
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But theaters have a very short window to sell the specialty items.—
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The plaintiffs, led by the National Treasury Employees Union, initially motioned for a temporary restraining order, but the judge upgraded it to a preliminary injunction, creating the foundations for a potential permanent ruling.—
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Ina cleverly upgrades this childhood treat in a few easy ways.—
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The acquisition of Curious Refuge will enable Promise to cultivate a talent pipeline versed in AI production techniques.—
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That could leave Kenyans feeling burned, undermining the soft power the United States has spent decades — and billions — cultivating.—
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On tap for the region through Saturday night are severe thunderstorms and torrential downpours that could even produce multiple tornadoes, said AccuWeather severe weather expert Guy Pearson.—
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This film is produced under Simone McIntyre’s Orley Productions.—
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Rocky's trial was highly publicized, in no small part thanks to Rihanna's frequent attendance.—
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The burglary crew also allegedly hit players with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Memphis Grizzlies, whose identities have not been publicized.—
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“Promote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promote. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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