Promoted

Promoted is the past tense and past participle of promote. In general use, promoted describes someone who has been raised to a higher rank or position, or something that has been advanced or supported publicly. The concept appears across work contexts (promotion in a company or the military) and in marketing and communications (promotion of products, ideas, or events).

In employment contexts, a person is promoted when they receive a higher title, more responsibilities, or increased pay, typically following performance or organizational needs. Promotions are usually decided by supervisors or human resources and may involve formal evaluation, probation, or salary changes. A promoted employee may be expected to undertake new duties and adapt to broader scope within the organization.

In advertising and media, "promoted" is used to label content that is sponsored or paid for by an advertiser, such as promoted posts on social media platforms or promoted listings in marketplaces. This usage distinguishes paid content from organic or editorial material and is sometimes subject to platform policies and disclosures.

Origin: from Latin promote- (promovere), combining pro- "forward" and movere "to move." The term has been in English since the late Middle Ages and is used in many specialized fields, including human resources, marketing, and information technology.