promoted

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Promote \Pro*mote"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Promoted; p. pr. & vb. n. Promoting.] [L. promotus, p. p. of promovere to move forward, to promote; pro forward + movere to move. See Move.] [1913 Webster]

1.To contribute to the growth, enlargement, or prosperity of (any process or thing that is in course); to forward; to further; to encourage; to advance; to excite; as, to promote learning; to promote disorder; to promote a business venture. "Born to promote all truth." --Milton. [1913 Webster]

2.To exalt in station, rank, or honor; to elevate; to raise; to prefer; to advance; as, to promote an officer. [1913 Webster]

I will promote thee unto very great honor.— Num. xxii. 17.[1913 Webster]

Exalt her, and she shall promote thee.— Prov. iv. 18.[1913 Webster]

Syn: To forward; advance; further; patronize; help; exalt; prefer; elevate; dignify. [1913 Webster]