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promoting

v.
B1 Intermediate US //pɹəˈmoʊtɪŋ// UK //pɹəmˈəʊtɪŋ// pro·mot·ing

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.


SIMPLE

The government is promoting healthy eating in schools.

CONTEXTUAL

After three years of consistent high performance, the department head is promoting her to senior manager.

COMPLEX

The non-profit organization focuses on promoting sustainable agricultural practices among local farmers to ensure long-term food security and environmental health.

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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.

Pitfall

He was promoted for managerHe was promoted to managerWhen describing a change in job title, the verb takes the preposition 'to', not 'for'.

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