#Noun

• a person who works professionally in a field
• someone involved in a skilled job or activity

• sounds professional and foraml; often used for someone with real-world experience

• She was a medical practitioner(a doctor) before she entered politics.

• The lecture was given by an IT practitioner from a startup

• the fact of having the skill and experience for doing something
• great skill, ability, and experience

• “English proficiency” is more natual and formal than “English skills”

• Photographs entered in the contest will be judged on originality and technical proficiency.

• The company checks applicants’ English proficiency.

• a person who is easily fooled, tricked, or persuaded

• informal and a little harsh, but often used jokingly about yourself or someone in a light, playful way

• I felt like a sucker after finding out I had missed the burger deal.

• You’re such a sucker! Why did you believe him?

meaning:

• ENCOURAGE
  • activities to advertise before something
  • the act of encouraging something to happen or develop
• RAISE
  • the act of raising someone to a higher or more important position or rank
  • If a sports team wins promotion, it moves to a higher division at the end of the season

nuance:

• ENCOURAGE
  • more than “evnet” when talking aboutn stores, restaurants, or marketing
• RAISE
  • to express level-up

example:

• ENCOURAGE
  • There was a promotion in the supermarket and they were giving away free glasses of wine.
  • the promotion of a healthy lifestyle
• RAISE
  • Was Steve given the promotion he wanted?
  • River Plate’s win last night has considerably increased their chances of promotion this season.

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