1. to help something develop or increase; to encourage or support
2. to raise someone to a higher position or rank
3. to advertise or publicize something in order to increase sales or awareness

Examples

• The new policy will promote economic growth.
• She was promoted to manager after five years.
• Regular exercise promotes good health.
• The company is promoting its new product on social media.
• He was promoted from sergeant to lieutenant.
• The organization promotes environmental awareness.
• They’re promoting the concert through radio ads.