Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Encourage or contribute to the advancement and recognition of someone or something.
Promote
/prəˈməʊt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
"I'm promoted!" she shrieked when Anne came in.
"But I was always honorably promoted at school."
And the same enlightened firms endeavour to "promote" their men.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin promovere, meaning move forward, it entered the English language through Old English and Middle French influences in the late 14th century.
Usage Statistics:
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