promotes

verb

present tense third-person singular of promote
1
as in elevates
to move higher in rank or position the navy promoted her to captain for her record of outstanding performance

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2
as in encourages
to help the growth or development of a campaign promoting good dental hygiene

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3
as in cultivates
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care spends all her time now promoting her new business

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4
as in sells
to provide publicity for promoting a new line of toys based on the popular movie

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Recent Examples of promotes They were also provided with Qurans and taught that Islam promotes social justice, according to the lawsuit. — Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 Dehnhard also helps displaced orphans, organizes humanitarian aid, promotes educational initiatives, and advocates for children. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 For example, AgelessRx – a company that Sawicki promotes in her online content – sells a monthly $70 prescription of low dose tadalafil for longevity purposes. — Will Stone, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026 Just last year, CMPD began its CROWN Culture Initiative which increases police presence and promotes collaboration with community partners. — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026 Unlike many other Culturelle probiotics, these contain multiple types of bacteria, including one that promotes vaginal health. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 The Chinese Communist Party adopted an anti-involution campaign in 2025, and its 15th Five-Year Plan, for 2026 to 2030, promotes consumption, particularly in rural areas. — Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026 Founded in 2010, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a global charity that promotes the transition from a linear, take-make-waste economy to one designed to eliminate waste, keep products and materials in circulation and regenerate nature. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026 Founded in 1990, Creativeman Productions promotes concerts, tours, and destination events under the leadership of CEO Naoki Shimizu. — Jem Aswad, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotes
  1. elevates
  2. encourages
  3. cultivates
  4. sells
  5. upgrades
  6. fosters
  7. grows
  8. announces
Verb
  • Rein explains that positive interactions release a powerful mix of oxytocin, serotonin, and dopamine, akin to MDMA's effects, while isolation elevates stress hormones like cortisol.
    — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Ribbed trim around the neckline, sleeve cuffs, and hem elevates the look.
    — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of elevates
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  • There is an agency in charge of enforcing the rules with the objective of putting guardrails around a spending spree exacerbated by a transfer portal that encourages players to seek better offers from different schools.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Painting outdoors offers a slower, more immersive experience that encourages observation, patience, and connection with nature.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of encourages
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  • In 1840, shade-loving Croomia, which cultivates flowers on the underside of its leaves, was included as a native species.
    — Candace Barone, Florida Times-Union, 15 Aug. 2026
  • This program cultivates leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, offering valuable work experience and income.
    — Read Alliance, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of cultivates
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  • The house sells most of its Champagne in European markets, including Britain, Belgium, Italy and Spain, as well as in West Africa, with smaller volumes going to the United States and Asia, Bonnet-Gobillard said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In another video, a vendor who sells power and construction tools outlines the near-impossible nature of trying to import cargo into Iran, detailing a complicated supply chain that passes through several countries.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of sells
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  • Bernstein upgrades Wayfair to outperform from market perform Bernstein says the stock has more room to run.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Ford has been coy about what upgrades the GTD Competition model carries over the standard GTD, which is a $325,000-plus Mustang.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of upgrades
Verb
  • This isn’t because liberal psychology necessarily fosters a love for John Coltrane.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In a community scattered across more than 100 hamlets, the station connects people and fosters dialogue.
    — Adrien Marotte, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of fosters
Verb
  • As forcible mobilisation grows to fill Ukraine’s ebbing ranks, so will anger at the presidency and military.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • With each week that passes, Bonta’s leverage grows, though a few Hollywood guilds have flipped, potentially undermining that leverage.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of grows
Verb
  • Every few weeks, another headline announces that artificial intelligence has matched a doctor, beaten a doctor, or is finally ready to become one.
    — Arya Rao, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026
  • If that was not confusing enough, the calendar remains shrouded in uncertainty until only a few weeks before the first match of each campaign, when the PCB belatedly announces the fixtures.
    — Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of announces

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