01 v. t. To contribute to the growth, enlargement, or prosperity of (any process or thing that is in course); to forward; to further; to encourage; …
imp. & p. p.
Promoted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Promoting
-
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.
-
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.