How to pronounce promote

Say it like this: /pɹəˈmoʊt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/pɹəˈmoʊt/

What does promote mean?

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

“He promoted his clerk to office manager.”

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

“They promoted the new film with giant billboards.”

To encourage, urge or incite.

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