1. promoted to a higher military rank without increase in pay
Usage: military; past tense of brevet

Examples

• The colonel was brevetted to brigadier general for his heroic actions.
• Many officers were brevetted during the Civil War due to battlefield promotions.
• He was brevetted to major but continued receiving a captain’s salary.
• The general had been brevetted twice during his distinguished career.
• She was brevetted for exceptional service but awaited official confirmation.
• The army brevetted several officers after the successful campaign.