English–German

“promote” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfœʁdɐn/

Example

Diese Maßnahmen fördern die Gesundheit.

These measures promote health.

Illustration for fördern (promote)

How to say “promote” in German

“Promote” in German is fördern.

Resources and practical measures create favorable conditions that help health, skills, ideas, or success advance.

Full entry for fördern: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with fördern

Ein kurzes Spiel fördert die Zusammenarbeit im Kurs.

A short game promotes collaboration in the course.

Tips for using fördern

  • Fördern often describes organized or financial support, whereas unterstützen is broader and can also mean simply helping with a task.

Other German words for “promote”

Gute Beziehungen begünstigen den Abschluss des Vertrags.

Good relationships promote the signing of the contract.

Er propagiert seine Idee in der Gruppe.

He is promoting his idea within the group.

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