promote
/prəˈməʊt/ · /prəˈmoʊt/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #2795 in the learning path
促进；提倡
Definitions
v. to encourage something to develop or become more widely accepted
促进；提倡
v. to give someone a higher position at work
晋升；提拔
v. to attract attention to something to increase interest or sales
宣传；推销
Example
Our local club promotes cycling through free weekend rides.
我们当地的俱乐部通过免费的周末骑行活动推广骑车。
Schools can promote healthier lifestyles by providing nutritious meals and encouraging students to take regular exercise.
学校可以通过提供营养餐并鼓励学生定期锻炼来倡导更健康的生活方式。
Collocations
- promote economic growth
- promote awareness
- be promoted to manager
- promote a product
Word family
- promotion (n.)
- promotional (adj.)
- promoter (n.)
Synonyms
- encourage
- advance
Antonyms
- demote
Usage tip
晋升到某职位用be promoted to＋职位。
FAQ
- What does promote mean?
- to encourage something to develop or become more widely accepted to give someone a higher position at work to attract attention to something to increase interest or sales
- How is promote pronounced?
- UK /prəˈməʊt/, US /prəˈmoʊt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
