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View synonyms for promotive

promotive

[ pruh-moh-tiv ]

adjective

  1. tending to promote.


promotive

/ prəˈməʊtɪv /

adjective

  1. tending to promote


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Derived Forms

  • proˈmotiveness, noun

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Other Words From

  • pro·motive·ness noun
  • nonpro·motive adjective
  • unpro·motive adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of promotive1

First recorded in 1635–45; promote + -ive

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Example Sentences

Nilo, however, was quickest; the point of his javelin was magically promotive of Sergius' renewed efforts to terminate the affair.

The cultivation of flowers is eminently promotive of health, refinement of manners, and good taste.

Now, my countrymen, if this plan of revenue reform is to be promotive of our manufacturing interests, why go slowly?

We have always advocated that policy in legislation which was promotive of the interests and honor of our country.

This policy is not however fully carried out with merely constructive and promotive action.

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