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 The billboards feature a photo of Elhosseiny with the viral photo of Holmes in a black turtleneck that promotes Just Blood. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026 Quince syrup helps soothe sore throats, while jujube syrup promotes calmness. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026 The architecture promotes an indoor-outdoor feel, allowing in views of sea, sky, and desert while excluding distractions. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026 Giving love a bad name or Love crimes The Online Dating and Discovery Association (ODDA), a group that promotes safe online dating, has spoken out opposing Leviev's plan for the app. — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026 For example, TeamViewer promotes its end-to-end 256-bit AES encryption. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026 Further studies could give more insight into how cosmic dust promotes cloud and haze formation on planets like Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune. — Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026 Hamm also created the Harold Hamm International Prize for Biomedical Research in Diabetes, which recognizes and promotes lasting achievements in diabetes research. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026 The light targets mitochondria at the cellular level, which supports collagen production, reduces inflammation and promotes tissue repair. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promotes
  1. elevates
  2. encourages
  3. cultivates
  4. sells
  5. upgrades
  6. fosters
  7. grows
  8. announces
Verb
  • This addresses a younger consumer and elevates Heinemann’s beauty offer with a strong local brand partner, which comes with its own selection highly dedicated to beauty subcategories.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The idea that posits that a little bit of red in a room elevates otherwise boring compositions with an unexpected jolt of energy.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of elevates
Verb
  • External consultants have helped redesign how the bank encourages people to disclose, simplifying the process and building trust that the information won’t be used against them.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Is there something unique about fraternities that encourages this kind of behavior?
    — Richard Hall, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of encourages
Verb
  • In the sweeping farmlands near the Central Coast, a seed supplier that cultivates peppers, vegetables and fruit was hit with more than two dozen pesticide safety violations, some of them serious offenses that caused health or environmental hazards.
    — Robert J. Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Like all classic noirs, Frank cultivates a sweaty, visceral realism to the main character’s desire to have a better life at any cost.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of cultivates
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  • Paul Heaney’s company itself acts as the central commissioner, putting projects into production and then sells the rights to buyers who have already stated their interest.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Reactor, which emerged from stealth in May, develops software to make world models run faster and cheaper, and sells a cloud service that manages the computing capacity.
    — Wen Shao, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of sells
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  • Cantor Fitzgerald upgrades Better Home & Finance to overweight from neutral Cantor upgraded the digital mortgage company citing leadership clarity.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • This model upgrades the original 15-inch version with a brighter display for easy viewing, interchangeable magnetic frames to match any room decor, and improved processing power that feels more responsive.
    — Katrina Cossey, Parents, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of upgrades
Verb
  • Finally, a culture of care fosters a sense of belonging and purpose in each member of the team.
    — Christine Muldoon, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This fosters teens’ need for independence in a safe environment.
    — Alesa Andrew, Parents, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of fosters
Verb
  • The new method instead grows the crystals separately and transfers them onto the chip afterward.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
  • But, especially as your business grows, working with scrap paper and Excel spreadsheets can be time-consuming and error-prone.
    — Carson Brunson, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of grows
Verb
  • Continue reading … DECISION DAY — Judge announces order on Lindsay Clancy's motion for not guilty finding, weeks after mistrial.
    — , FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Throughout the episode, Luke texts Joy words of encouragement and romantically announces that a plate of vegetables at a restaurant reminded him of her.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of announces

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“Promotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotes. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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