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 Key Takeaways Eating three dates in the morning can support blood sugar and digestion throughout the day by providing fiber that slows the absorption of sugar and promotes regular bowel movements. — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026 Living according to these rules holds up a divine standard for others to see and follow, which promotes harmony and order between people. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026 Apples also contain multiple types of fiber, including soluble fiber (which promotes healthy cholesterol levels) and insoluble fiber (which benefits digestion), says Elick. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026 Heavy-metal band promotes new music with guests Deafheaven and Alcest. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 This suggests an inherent bias from the LLM's Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback (RLHF) training, where human input inadvertently promotes traits like curiosity. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 The recognizable red jar is packed with anti-aging ingredients, like the brand’s new Triple Collagen Peptide that promotes firmer, smoother skin and pro-Vitamin B5 for deep hydration. — Claudia Fisher, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026 That could include funding for suicide hotlines, training for medical providers on social media use and body dysmorphia, or programming that promotes youth mental health, the office said. — Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 These include blocks on nighttime use, daily time limits and stronger content controls to guard against bullying and content that promotes eating disorders. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 26 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
  • The cold temperature and the snap of the hardened chocolate really elevates the whole experience.
    — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The fiber noticeably elevates hand feel, making denim smoother and softer against the skin, while adding a subtle sheen and surface richness that enhances the aesthetic.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of elevates
Verb
  • The bark can also be stripped from the branch, called girdling, which encourages faster root growth.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Mid-month, however, encourages you to indulge your creativity, rather than forcing big decisions.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of encourages
Verb
  • To avert future calamities, the forest outside Bordeaux must be thinned and its fire breaks widened, said Arthur Guérin-Turcq, a Sorbonne University geographer whose family cultivates pines near Le Porge.
    — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of cultivates
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  • This is not much of a surprise given that China is already the country’s largest export destination, accounting for 30 percent of everything Australia sells to the world.
    — Adam Y. Liu, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Pay now or later, or not at all Some mutual fund share classes charge a sales commission, or load, that compensates the broker or advisor who sells the fund.
    — Debbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of sells
Verb
  • Baird upgrades Deere to outperform from neutral Baird said Deere has plenty of upside ahead.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 31 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
  • The goal must be AI that fosters individual growth, not just frictionless output.
    — Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • What other employer fosters acts of torture in the workplace?
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of fosters
Verb
  • Naegleria fowleri grows best at higher temperatures up to 115°F, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Things get spicy when Lowen grows closer to the novelist's husband (Josh Hartnett) and discovers dark bits about Verity's past.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of grows
Verb
  • Gary announces debris removal plans The city of Gary announced Wednesday that it’s partnered with contractors and residents to launch storm recovery and debris removal operations.
    — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of announces

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“Promotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promotes. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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