promote

/ˈprɒməʊt/

Definitions

1. verb

to give support or encouragement to something or someone, especially a product, cause, or career

“The company will promote its new product with a massive advertising campaign.”

2. verb

to move up or advance in a position or rank, especially in a career or organization

“She was promoted to the position of team leader after just a year.”

3. noun

something that helps to make a product or idea popular or well-known

“The new social media platform became a major promotion for the company’s new product.”

4. noun

a move up or advance in a position or rank, especially in a career or organization

“She is expecting a promotion to the management level next year.”

Synonyms

  • advertise
  • boost
  • endorse

Antonyms

  • demote
  • deter