pro·mote 
/prəˈmoʊt/ verb
pro·motes; pro·mot·ed; pro·mot·ing /prəˈmoʊt/ verb [+ obj] 1 a : to change the rank or position of (someone) to a higher or more important one
▪ I was promoted today! ▪ He was promoted to senior editor. ▪ The army major was promoted to lieutenant colonel. — opposite demote
b Brit : to move (a sports team) to a higher position in a league
▪ The team have been promoted to the First Division. — opposite relegate 2 : to help (something) happen, develop, or increase
▪ The President's visit was intended to promote [=further] foreign trade. ▪ Mediators were present to promote dialogue. ▪ Good soil promotes plant growth. ▪ The school distributed pamphlets promoting good dental hygiene. 3 : to make people aware of (something, such as a new product) through advertising : to make (something) more popular, well-known, etc.
▪ The marketing department is busy promoting the new line of men's clothes for fall. ▪ The island is being promoted as a destination for romantic getaways.
▪ I was promoted today! ▪ He was promoted to senior editor. ▪ The army major was promoted to lieutenant colonel. — opposite demote
b Brit : to move (a sports team) to a higher position in a league
▪ The team have been promoted to the First Division. — opposite relegate
▪ The President's visit was intended to promote [=further] foreign trade. ▪ Mediators were present to promote dialogue. ▪ Good soil promotes plant growth. ▪ The school distributed pamphlets promoting good dental hygiene.
▪ The marketing department is busy promoting the new line of men's clothes for fall. ▪ The island is being promoted as a destination for romantic getaways.
