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- pronunciation:
- pr
mot
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
promotes, promoting, promoted |
definition 1: |
to support the growth of or help move forward.
Eating well promotes health.
- synonyms:
- cultivate, foster, further
- antonyms:
- hinder, obstruct
- similar words:
- advocate, aid, assist, augment, back, enhance, nourish, support
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definition 2: |
to move to a higher position.
The boss promoted my father to a better job.- synonyms:
- advance
- similar words:
- prefer, upgrade
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definition 3: |
to help in pushing the purchase of.
The supermarket is promoting Italian foods this week.- synonyms:
- advertise, boost
- similar words:
- hype, trumpet
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related words: |
agitate, better, boost, breed, commend, develop, help, introduce, invite, lift, patronize, recommend |
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derivation: |
promotable (adj.) |
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