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Pronunciation : Pro*mote"
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [L. promotus, p. p. of promovere to move forward, to promote; pro forward + movere to move. See Move.]
Definition : 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.

t. [imp. & p. p. Promoted; p. pr. & vb. n. Promoting.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Pro*mote"
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To urge on or incite another, as to strife; also, to inform against a person. [Obs.]

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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913