promoting
v.v. to encourage something to happen or to help it grow. You also use it when a company gives someone a more important job.
v. to contribute to the progress or growth of something; to advance an employee to a higher rank or position.
The government is promoting healthy eating in schools.
After three years of consistent high performance, the department head is promoting her to senior manager.
The non-profit organization focuses on promoting sustainable agricultural practices among local farmers to ensure long-term food security and environmental health.
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object. When used in the sense of career advancement, it often takes the preposition 'to' before the new title.
He was promoted for managerHe was promoted to managerWhen describing a change in job title, the verb takes the preposition 'to', not 'for'.