prəˈməut v.tr. 1 (often foll. by to)
advance or
raise (a person) to a higher
office, rank, etc. (was promoted to captain). 2
help forward;
encourage;
support actively (a
cause, process, desired
result, etc.) (promoted women's suffrage). 3
publicize and sell (a product). 4
attempt to
ensure the passing of (a
private act of parliament). 5
Chess raise (a pawn) to the rank of
queen etc.
when it reaches the opponent's
end of the
board. øøpromotable adj. promotability n. promotion n. promotional adj. promotive adj. [ME f. L promovere promot(as
PRO-(1), movere move)]