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PROMOTE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Promote.

How to pronounce promote:

US

Promote - as a verb

Contribute to the progress or growth of

Example: "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advance13boost7encourage12further13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
back upsupport11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

Example: "John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advance13elevate10kick upstairsraise5upgrade11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assign7delegate10depute9designate11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
demote9

Make publicity for; try to sell (a product)

Example: "The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advertise13advertize22push9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
praise8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be changed for a superior chess or checker piece

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
play9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"We need to promote our new product through social media."
"The company is launching a new advertising campaign to promote their brand."
"She was promoted to a managerial position after years of hard work."
"The government invests in education to promote a skilled workforce."
"The movie star made appearances on talk shows to promote her upcoming film."
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Word Game Points

Is PROMOTE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, promote is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROMOTE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PROMOTE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, promote is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROMOTE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PROMOTE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, promote is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROMOTE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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