promoted
v.v. to give someone a higher position or a more important job at work. It can also mean to encourage people to use or buy something.
v. to advance an employee to a higher rank or position within a hierarchy. Also used to describe the active encouragement of the growth, development, or public awareness of something.
She was promoted to manager after only one year.
The company promoted the new software through a series of social media advertisements and free trials.
Although the junior architect was promoted for her technical proficiency, she soon discovered that her new role required a much more sophisticated grasp of client psychology and project management.
Often used in the passive voice when referring to career advancement ('be promoted'). When used for marketing, it is transitive and takes a direct object.
He was promoted for managerHe was promoted to managerWhen referring to the new job title or rank, the verb takes the preposition 'to', not 'for'.