v. Function: verb
1
Synonyms: ADVANCE 2, elevate, prefer, upgrade
Contrasted Words: break, bust, declass, degrade, demerit, disgrade, disrate, downgrade, reduce
Antonyms: bump, demote
2
Synonyms: ADVANCE 1, encourage, forward, foster, further, serve
3 to encourage public acceptance of (as a policy or merchandise) through publicity FF1C; official attempts to promote energy conservation FF1E; FF1C; television helped promote the new smaller cars FF1E;
Synonyms: advertise, boost, plug, push; compare PUBLICIZE
Related Words: ballyhoo, propagandize; build up, cry, hype, press-agent, publicize, puff; communicate, impart
Idioms: make much of
Contrasted Words: belittle, decry, depreciate, discredit, knock, run down
Antonyms: disparage