English Dictionary: Promoted | by the DICT Development Group |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Promote \Pro*mote"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Promoted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Promoting}.] [L. promotus, p. p. of promovere to move forward, to promote; pro forward + movere to move. See {Move}.] 1. To contribute to the growth, enlargement, or prosperity of (any process or thing that is in course); to forward; to further; to encourage; to advance; to excite; as, to promote learning; to promote disorder; to promote a business venture. [bd]Born to promote all truth.[b8] --Milton. 2. To exalt in station, rank, or honor; to elevate; to raise; to prefer; to advance; as, to promote an officer. I will promote thee unto very great honor. --Num. xxii. 17. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee. --Prov. iv. 18. Syn: To forward; advance; further; patronize; help; exalt; prefer; elevate; dignify. |