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promotive
[ pruh-moh-tiv ]
promotive
/ prəˈməʊtɪv /
adjective
- tending to promote
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Derived Forms
- proˈmotiveness, noun
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Other Words From
- pro·motive·ness noun
- nonpro·motive adjective
- unpro·motive adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of promotive1
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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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