Category:Promote

Pro*mote", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Promoted; p. pr. & vb. n. Promoting.] Etym: [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. "born to promote all truth." 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.

Promote Pro*mote", v. i.

Defn: to urge on or incite another, as to strife; also, to inform Against a person. [obs.]