promote: meaning and definitions

To raise to a more important or responsible job or rank.

To advance (a student) to the next higher grade.

To contribute to the progress or growth of; further. See Synonyms at advance.

To urge the adoption of; advocate: promote a constitutional amendment.

To attempt to sell or popularize by advertising or publicity: commercials promoting a new product.

To help establish or organize (a new enterprise), as by securing financial backing: promote a Broadway show.