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.