further the progress of (something, especially a cause, venture, or aim); support or actively encourage.
some regulation is still required to promote competition
同义词：
encouragefurtheradvanceassistaidhelpcontribute tofosternurturedevelopbooststimulateforwardadvocaterecommendurgesupportbackendorsechampionspeak forproselytizesponsorespousepush forwork for
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advance or raise (someone) to a higher position or rank.
she was promoted to General Manager
同义词：
advanceupgradegive promotion togive a higher position toelevatemove upraiseimprove the position/status ofaggrandizeinformal：kick upstairsarchaic：prefer
