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promote

//prəˈməʊt//
English Definition
To further the progress of; advance.
中文释义
促进;提升;宣传
Example Sentence

Regular physical exercise promotes cardiovascular health by strengthening the heart and improving blood circulation.

定期的体育锻炼通过增强心脏和改善血液循环来促进心血管健康。

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Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

A public health official claims that a citywide campaign promoting handwashing significantly reduced the spread of seasonal colds among elementary school students.

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A public health official claims that a citywide campaign promoting seatbelt use significantly reduced traffic fatalities among teenage drivers specifically.

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A public health official claims that a citywide campaign promoting mask use during flu season significantly reduced flu-related emergency room visits among elderly residents specifically.

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pro(向前) + mot(移动,motion) → 向前推 → 促进、提升。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “promote”?

  1. A To further the progress of; advance.
  2. B To make less severe or serious
  3. C Call up, bring to mind
  4. D Take legal action against
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A — To further the progress of; advance.. “promote” means To further the progress of; advance..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “To further the progress of; advance.”?

  1. A evoke
  2. B promote
  3. C prosecute
  4. D mitigate
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B — promote. “promote” means To further the progress of; advance..

Common questions about “promote”

What does “promote” mean?

promote — To further the progress of; advance.. In Chinese: 促进;提升;宣传.

How do you pronounce “promote”?

promote is pronounced //prəˈməʊt//.

How is “promote” used in a sentence?

Regular physical exercise promotes cardiovascular health by strengthening the heart and improving blood circulation. (定期的体育锻炼通过增强心脏和改善血液循环来促进心血管健康。)

What are synonyms for “promote”?

advance, foster, encourage — all close in meaning to promote (To further the progress of; advance.).

What is the opposite of “promote”?

hinder, discourage — each the opposite of promote (To further the progress of; advance.).

Is “promote” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. promote is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “promote”?

pro(向前) + mot(移动,motion) → 向前推 → 促进、提升。

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