Definition of promote

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  • promote is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • promote is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • promote is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of promote

  • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position (verb)

    Examples

    1. I got promoted after many years of hard work

    Synonyms

    1. advance
    2. elevate
    3. kick upstairs
    4. raise
    5. upgrade
  • make publicity for; try to sell (a product) (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. advertise
    2. advertize
    3. push
  • contribute to the progress or growth of (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. advance
    2. boost
    3. encourage
    4. further
  • be changed for a superior chess or checker piece (verb)
  • 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 (verb)

See definition of promote in Merriam Webster