| Promote | make publicity for |
|---|---|
| Promote | board games: change a chess pawn for a king by advancing it to the eighth row, or change a checker piece for a more valuable piece by moving it the row closest to your opponent |
| Promote | board games: be changed for a superior chess or checker piece |
| Promote | give a promotion to or assign to a higher position |
| Promote | contribute to the progress or growth of |
| Promote | someone who is an active supporter and advocate |
| Promote | a sponsor who books and stages public entertainments |