·vi To urge on or incite another, as to strife; also, to inform against a person.
II. Promote ·vt To exalt in station, rank, or honor; to Elevate; to Raise; to Prefer; to Advance; as, to promote an Officer.
III. Promote ·vt To contribute to the growth, enlargement, or prosperity of (any process or thing that is in course); to Forward; to Further; to Encourage; to Advance; to Excite; as, to promote learning; to promote disorder; to promote a business venture.