promote
Definition
- v. contribute to the progress or growth of
- v. give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
- v. be changed for a superior chess or checker piece
- v. change a pawn for a better piece by advancing it to the eighth row, or change a checker piece for a more valuable piece by moving it to the row closest to your opponent
Word forms
- Past participle
- promoted
- Present participle
- promoting
- Third person singular
- promotes
- Past tense
- promoted
Example sentences
vt.
The company decided to promote Sarah to a managerial position due to her excellent performance.
vt.
The organization is working hard to promote awareness about climate change in the community.