To raise (someone) to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank.
To increase the activity of (a catalyst) by changing its surface structure.
To elevate to a higher league.
To move on to a subsequent stage of education.
To encourage, urge or incite.
To advocate or urge on behalf of (something or someone); to attempt to popularize or sell by means of advertising or publicity.
To exchange (a pawn) for a queen or other piece when it reaches the eighth rank.
To cause to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action.
To treat harshly and unfairly.
To handle or beat severely; to maul.
To consume a large quantity of.