Promovieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Promovieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to do a doctorate", "to get a PhD" or "to pursue a doctorate".

Essential properties of "promovieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: promovieren
Simple past: promovierte
Participle: promoviert

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "promovieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To earn a doctoral degree"

Definition: "To obtain a doctorate at a university."
Translation(s): to do a doctorate, to get a PhD, to pursue a doctorate
Synonym(s): doktorieren
Related word(s): Doktorarbeit, Dissertation

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat letztes Jahr in Physik promoviert.He completed his doctorate in physics last year.
Sie plant, in Geschichte zu promovieren.She plans to do her doctorate in history.
Nach fünf Jahren hat er endlich promoviert.After five years, he finally earned his doctorate.

2.) "To support or promote advancement"

Definition: "To support or foster the advancement of something or someone."
Translation(s): to promote, to foster, to support, to encourage
Synonym(s): fördern, unterstützen
Antonym(s): behindern
Related word(s): Promotion, Förderung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Firma promoviert junge Talente.The company promotes young talents.
Er promoviert die Entwicklung neuer Technologien.He promotes the development of new technologies.
Die Organisation promoviert den Umweltschutz.The organization promotes environmental protection.

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