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promote in German

promote in German is befördern, promovieren, umwandeln — promote means to raise someone to a higher rank or more important job.

promote in German

befördern
verb
(transitive) To raise (someone) to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank.
promovieren
verb
(transitive) To raise (someone) to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank.
umwandeln
verb
(transitive, chess) To exchange (a pawn) for a queen or other piece when it reaches the eighth rank.

What does "promote" mean?

  1. verb To raise someone to a higher rank or more important job.
    "She was promoted to regional manager after just two years."
  2. verb To advertise or actively support something to make it more popular or successful.
    "The charity used social media to promote its new fundraising campaign."
  3. verb In chess, to exchange a pawn that reaches the far end of the board for a stronger piece.
    "She pushed her pawn to the last rank and promoted it to a queen."

promote in a sentence

  • She was promoted to regional manager after just two years.
  • The charity used social media to promote its new fundraising campaign.
  • He's always promoting local restaurants on his food blog.
  • She pushed her pawn to the last rank and promoted it to a queen.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "promote" in German?

"promote" in German is befördern, promovieren, umwandeln. promote means: To raise someone to a higher rank or more important job.

How do you use "promote" in a sentence?

Example: "She was promoted to regional manager after just two years." In German, "promote" is befördern, promovieren, umwandeln.

Are there other ways to say "promote" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "promote": befördern, promovieren, umwandeln.

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