Promoter — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /prə-ˈmō-tər/ pro·mot·er

Meaning & Definition of Promoter

Promoter (noun)

  1. one that promotes; especially, one who assumes the financial responsibilities of a sporting event (such as a boxing match) including contracting with the principals, renting the site, and collecting gate receipts
  2. prosecutor
  3. a substance that in very small amounts is able to increase the activity of a catalyst

Promoter (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who actively supports or favors a cause

    "a promoter of greater understanding and cooperation among churches"

    similar: advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, espouser, exponent, expounder, friend, gospeler, herald, hierophant, high priest, paladin, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight
    related: loyalist, partisan, stalwart, adherent, cohort, disciple, follower, interpreter, applauder, cheerleader, encourager, fellow traveler
    opposite: adversary, antagonist, opponent
    near: enemy, foe, rival, belittler, critic, faultfinder

Related Entry: Self-promoter (noun)

Self-promoter is a different word from Promoter. The synonyms below are for self-promoter, not for promoter.

  1. as in self-advertiser, self-dramatizer

    similar: self-advertiser, self-dramatizer, blusterer, cock, blower, blowhard, boaster, brag, braggadocio, braggart, bragger, cockalorum, cracker (chiefly dialect), gascon, gasconader, swaggerer, vaunter

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Promoter

The most common words with a similar meaning to Promoter:

advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, espouser, exponent, expounder, friend, gospeler, herald, hierophant, high priest, paladin, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Promoter

Words with the opposite meaning of Promoter:

adversary, antagonist, opponent

Related Words for Promoter

loyalist, partisan, stalwart, adherent, cohort, disciple, follower, interpreter, applauder, cheerleader, encourager, fellow traveler

Near Antonyms of Promoter

enemy, foe, rival, belittler, critic, faultfinder

Origin & Etymology of Promoter

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Promoter

copromoter

Frequently Asked Questions about Promoter

What does "Promoter" mean?

"Promoter" means one that promotes; especially, one who assumes the financial responsibilities of a sporting event (such as a boxing match) including contracting with the principals, renting the site, and collecting gate receipts. As a noun, it is defined as: one that promotes; especially, one who assumes the financial responsibilities of a sporting event (such as a boxing match) including contracting with the principals, renting the site, and collecting gate receipts.

What is another word for "Promoter"?

Other words for "Promoter" include advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, espouser and exponent. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Promoter" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Promoter"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Promoter". Common alternatives include advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, espouser, exponent, expounder and friend.

What is the opposite of "Promoter"?

Antonyms of "Promoter" include adversary, antagonist and opponent. Near antonyms include enemy, foe, rival and belittler.

How do you use "Promoter" in a sentence?

Examples of "Promoter" in a sentence: "a promoter of greater understanding and cooperation among churches".

Is "Promoter" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Promoter" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Promoter"?

"Promoter" is pronounced /prə-ˈmō-tər/ and divided into syllables as pro·mot·er.

What is the origin of the word "Promoter"?

First known use: 14th century.