late 14c., "to advance (someone) to a higher grade or office," from Old French promoter and directly from Latin promotus, past participle of promovere "move forward, advance; cause to advance, push onward; bring to light, reveal," from pro- "forward" (see pro-) + movere "to move" (see move (v.)). General sense of "to further the growth or progress of (anything)" is from 1510s. Related: Promoted; promoting.
例文
1. They have begun dialogues to promote better understanding between both communities.双方はすでに対話を開始し、2つのコミュニティ間の相互理解を増進している。
2.It 's simply unethical to promote and advertise such a dangerous product.
このような危険な製品を宣伝?普及させるのは完全に不道徳である。
3.She refused to promote Colin above the low rank of "legal adviser ".
彼女はコリンを「法律顧問」という低レベルから引き上げることを拒否した。
The program has lived up to its promise to promote family welfare.
このプロジェクトは、家族福祉を改善するという約束を守っています。
5.He had written letters on official notepaper to promote a relative 's company.