to encourage something to happen, grow, or improve
The new program aims to promote reading among children.
Planting more trees helps promote cleaner air in the city.
to give someone a higher job position or rank
After years of hard work, the company promoted him to manager.
Two soldiers were promoted for their bravery.
to publicize a product, event, or idea so people will buy or support it
The singer went on TV to promote her new album.
Flyers were handed out to promote the charity concert.
in chess, to change a pawn that reaches the last rank into another piece, usually a queen
Her pawn reached the eighth rank and she promoted it to a queen.
The player smiled after promoting his pawn and winning the game.
