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| 1. | [ verb ] give a promotion to or assign to a higher position | |
| Synonyms: | promote kick_upstairs advance raise upgrade | |
| Examples: | "John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired" "Women tend not to advance in the major law firms" "I got promoted after many years of hard work" |
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| Related terms: | demote delegate prefer spot_promote bring_up ennoble tenure queen brevet acme promotion | |
| 2. | [ verb ] raise from a lower to a higher position | |
| Synonyms: | lift raise get_up bring_up | |
| Examples: | "Raise your hands" "Lift a load" |
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| Related terms: | lower move pick_up hike get_up shoulder chin kick_up hoist hoist heighten rear underlay pump hoist jack trice skid raise levitate pinnacle pick_up elevator weightlifter elevation ascent elevation lift ski_tow lift lift rise | |
| 3. | [ verb ] raise in rank or condition | |
| Synonyms: | raise lift | |
| Examples: | : "The new law lifted many people from poverty" |
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| Related terms: | change exalt dignify acme | |
| Similar spelling: |
elevated elevator elevation |
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