Num. xxii. 17.
Exalt her, and she shall promote thee.
Prov. iv. 18.
Syn. -- To forward; advance; further; patronize; help; exalt; prefer;
elevate; dignify.
Pro*mote", v. i. To urge on or incite another, as to strife; also, to
inform against a person. [Obs.]
Pro*mot"er (?), n. 1. One who, or that which, forwards, advances, or
promotes; an encourager; as, a promoter of charity or philosophy.
Boyle.
2. Specifically, one who sets on foot, and takes the preliminary steps
in, a scheme for the organization of a corporation, a joint-stock
company, or the like.