Promote
/prəˈmoʊt/
Definitions
- (v.) To advance or raise to a higher position or rank.
The company decided to promote her to senior manager.
- (v.) To support or actively encourage the progress or growth of something.
They launched a campaign to promote environmental awareness.
Forms
- promotes
- promoted
- promoting
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'promote' often implies formal authority or support to elevate status or encourage actions, emphasizing clarity about who is doing the promotion.
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