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promoted

Pronunciation: [prəˈmoʊtɪd]

Word

Context: "job advancement"

(verb) to be given a higher position or rank at work. When someone does a great job, they might get promoted to a better role that has more responsibilities.

Example

After working hard for two years, she was promoted to manager.

Example

He wasn't promoted, even though he thought he deserved it.

Example

When will they announce who got promoted in the company?

Context: "advertising"

(verb) to make something popular or well-known, often through advertising. For example, when a new toy is promoted, it means that people are telling others about it to encourage them to buy it.

Example

The new movie was promoted everywhere, so many people went to see it.

Example

The product wasn’t promoted well, and not many people knew it existed.

Example

How is the event being promoted to attract more visitors?

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