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1. to raise in rank, condition, or importance: »
Pupils who pass the test will be promoted to the next higher grade.
SYNONYM(S): advance, elevate, exalt.2. to help to grow or develop; help to success: »An understanding and appreciation of the culture of other countries may promote peace.
4. to further the sale or acceptance of (a product or service) by advertising and publicity: »Color TV has been more aggressively promoted as more manufacturers have joined the competition (Wall Street Journal).
5. U.S. Slang. to get by cheating or trickery: »to promote a television set.
6. Chess. to exchange (a pawn reaching the last rank) for a queen, rook, bishop, or knight of the same color.7. Chemistry. to make (a catalyst) more active: »The catalyst is preferably promoted…by the addition of small amounts of aluminum oxide and potassium oxide (Anthony Standen).
╂[< Latin prōmōtus, past participle of prōmovēre < prō- forward + movēre to move]Synonym Study 2 Promote, further mean to help something move toward a desired end. Promote applies to any phase or stage of development, including the initial one: »These scholarships will promote better understanding of Latin America.
Further applies especially to any stage beyond the initial one: »Getting a scholarship will further her education.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.