PROMOTE
Scrabble letter values: P3R1O1M3O1T1E1 = 11
Definition
- verb contribute to the progress or growth of. — synonyms: advance, boost, further, encourage
- verb give a promotion to or assign to a higher position. — synonyms: upgrade, advance, kick_upstairs, raise, elevate
- verb make publicity for. — synonyms: advertise, advertize, push
- verb be changed for a superior chess or checker piece.
- verb change a pawn for a better piece by advancing it to the eighth row, or change a checker piece for a more valuable piece by moving it to the row closest to your opponent.
Examples
- “I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom”
- “John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired”
- “Women tend not to advance in the major law firms”