¦ verb
1. further the progress of; support or encourage.
publicize (a product or venture).
attempt to ensure the passing of (a private Act of Parliament).
2. raise to a higher position or rank.
transfer (a sports team) to a higher division of a league.
3. Chemistry (of an additive) increase the activity of (a catalyst).
4. Chess exchange (a pawn) for a more powerful piece when it reaches the opponent's end of the board.
Derivatives
promotability noun
promotable adjective
promoter noun
promotive adjective
Origin
ME: from L. promot-, promovere 'move forward', from pro- 'forward, onward' + movere 'to move'.