Synonyms for Promote
Definition of promote
verb
- contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
- give a promotion to or assign to a higher position; "John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired"; "Women tend not to advance in the major law firms"; "I got promoted after many years of hard work"
- make publicity for; try to sell (a product); "The salesman is aggressively pushing the new computer model"; "The company is heavily advertizing their new laptops"
9 synonyms found
Writing tips for "promote"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like advance, boost, elevate can replace "promote" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 9 alternatives available, "promote" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Promote" in song lyrics
See how promote is used in real songs:
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"I went from Sac to Chicago just to promote"
Brotha Lynch Hung — I Went From -
"But something each breath in my avioli sacs'll promote"
Hieroglyphics (feat. Souls of Mischief) — Mics of the Roundtable -
"Than sell records on the basis that I have to promote"
Hilltop Hoods — 1979