To perpetuate or elevate the
status of a person, concept, ideal, organization or the like. Etymology stems from a Middle-
English amalgamation of Latin 'pro-' (for) and Middle
English 'motan' (allow, must). To offer support for allowance to continue is to promote. The opposite of condemn and dissent.
Roberto wasn't aware that his
mass-
murder killing spree promoted strong Republican values until
Rush Limbaugh offered him a co-hosting role on his talk show.