promote
pro-mote
verb
To move someone to a higher job, rank, or position.
"She was promoted to senior manager."
verb
To help something develop, increase, or become more widespread.
"Exercise promotes good health."
verb
To publicise or support something to encourage its sale or success.
"They will promote the new album."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: further, encourage, boost, advance, kick upstairs, upgrade, raise, elevate, advertize, push, advertise
Antonyms: break, bump, demote, kick downstairs, relegate