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The correct spelling is promotes.
How to pronounce promotes
verb
Say it like: Pro-mot-es
The correct spelling is promotes. To raise (someone) to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank. For example: "He promoted his clerk to office manager."
Usage Examples
“He promoted his clerk to office manager.”
“They promoted the abolition of daylight saving time.”
“At the end of the season, three teams are promoted to the Premier League.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To raise (someone) to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank.
- 2.To advocate or urge on behalf of (something or someone); to attempt to popularize or sell by means of advertising or publicity.
- 3.To encourage, urge or incite.
- 4.(usually in passive form) To elevate to a higher league.
- 5.To increase the activity of (a catalyst) by changing its surface structure.
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