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To raise to a higher rank, grade, or position. Also: To help to grow or succeed.

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  • If Shakespeare had to go on an author tour to promote Romeo and Juliet, he never would have written Macbeth.
  • Another objective which all must advance and promote is this:
  • He has taken the stance that anything the Democrats and Obama promote is evil, and will destroy the country.
  • Thanks nice review. .what I generally use most to promote is my blog is article writing, social bookmarking and forums.
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