English · Word Candidate

promote

/pɹəˈmoʊt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: promotes · promoting · promoted

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To raise (someone) to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thăng tiến ai đó lên vị trí quan trọng hơn, có trách nhiệm hoặc lương cao hơn

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Verb

He promoted his clerk to office manager.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To advocate or urge on behalf of (something or someone); to attempt to popularize or sell by means of advertising or publicity.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thúc đẩy hoặc quảng cáo cho một thứ gì đó hoặc ai đó

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Verb

They promoted the abolition of daylight saving time.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “promote” mean?

To raise (someone) to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank.

Is “promote” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.