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Meaning of promoting

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

promoting

Pronunciation:/pɹəˈməʊtɪŋ//pɹəˈmoʊtɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To raise (someone) to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank.

    Example: He promoted his clerk to office manager.

  2. To advocate or urge on behalf of (something or someone); to attempt to popularize or sell by means of advertising or publicity.

    Example: They promoted the abolition of daylight saving time.

  3. To encourage, urge or incite.

  4. (usually in passive form) To elevate to a higher league.

    Example: At the end of the season, three teams are promoted to the Premier League.