promover

Senses

1. 1.

   to promote

   to advance someone to a higher position or rank

2. 2.

   to promote, to foster

   to encourage or support the development or growth of something

3. 3.

   to organize, to hold

   to arrange or put on an event, campaign, or activity

4. 4.

   to cause, to bring about

   to make something happen or come into being

Examples

• "Ela foi promovida a gerente depois de cinco anos na empresa."

  She was promoted to manager after five years at the company.

• "O governo está promovendo políticas de inclusão social."

  The government is promoting social inclusion policies.

• "A prefeitura vai promover um festival de música no centro da cidade."

  The city hall will hold a music festival in the city center.

Usage

Common in both formal and informal contexts. Frequently used with abstract nouns like "mudanças" (changes), "debate" (debate), or "desenvolvimento" (development). The reflexive "promover-se" can mean to promote oneself or to advance one's career.