promote

Definition

  • verb: to change the rank or position of (someone) to a higher or more important one
  • verb: to advance in station, rank, or honor
  • synonyms: raise, forward, further

Examples

  • The President's visit was intended to 'promote' [='further'] foreign trade.

  • The island is being 'promoted' as a destination for romantic getaways.

  • The team have been 'promoted' to the First Division.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Wendy's been here two months. I've been here years. I got the best numbers on the team. You should think of it as a compliment. Think of it as us saying, "You're just too valuable to promote." - You little... - Shh, shh, shh, hello? Hey, buddy. No, no, no, I got time. Ha. I know, right? (..)
    2009 17 Again