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promote |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Promote \Pro*mote"\, v. i. To urge on or incite another, as to strife; also to inform against a person. [Obs.] From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Promote \Pro*mote"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Promoted}; p. pr & vb n. {Promoting}.] [L. promotus p. p. of promovere to move forward, to promote; pro forward + movere to move See {Move}.] 1. To contribute to the growth, enlargement, or prosperity of (any process or thing that is in course); to forward; to further; to encourage; to advance; to excite; as to promote learning; to promote disorder; to promote a business venture. ``Born to promote all truth.'' --Milton. 2. To exalt in station, rank, or honor; to elevate; to raise; to prefer; to advance; as to promote an officer. I will promote thee unto very great honor. --Num. xxii. 17. Exalt her and she shall promote thee. --Prov. iv 18. Syn: To forward; advance; further; patronize; help; exalt; prefer; elevate; dignify. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: promote v 1: contribute to the progress or growth of "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom" [syn: {advance}, {boost}, {further}, {encourage}] 2: give a promotion to "raise in rank"; assign to a higher position [syn: {upgrade}, {advance}, {kick upstairs}, {raise}, {elevate}] [ant: {demote}] 3: make publicity for try to sell [syn: {advertize}, {push}]
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