Promote
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To support or actively encourage something, or to advance someone to a higher position or rank. It involves raising awareness or increasing sales through advertising and publicity.
“The marketing campaign aims to promote healthy eating habits among young people.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/prəˈməʊt/
Syllables
pro·mote
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Wordle
Contains double O and M; PRO- prefix pattern
Scrabble
Worth 11 points; versatile for building extensions
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