promote
/prəˈməʊt/(verb)
AWL Sublist 4CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
To support or actively encourage something; to advance or raise to a higher position or rank.
Key Academic Collocations
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Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
fosteradvocatechampionencouragecultivate
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Public health campaigns should actively promote balanced plant-rich diets to mitigate rising rates of cardiovascular illness."
"Governments can promote economic growth and entrepreneurial innovation by simplifying patent application procedures."
"The chart indicates that companies actively promoting gender parity in managerial ranks reported higher employee retention."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Use 'promote sustainable practices' or 'promote social cohesion' instead of simple verbs like 'help' or 'support'.