Adolescence /ˌæd

promote /prəˈməʊt/ /-ˈmoʊt/ verb ENCOURAGE
1. [ T ] to encourage the popularity, sale, development or existence of something
Advertising companies are always having to think up new ways to promote products.
The Institute is intended to promote an understanding of the politics and culture of the Arab world.
Greenpeace works to promote awareness of the dangers that threaten our planet today.
It has long been known that regular exercise promotes all-round good health.
promote /prəˈməʊt/ /-ˈmoʊt/ verb RAISE
2. [ T often passive ] to raise someone to a higher or more important position or rank
If I'm not promoted within the next two years, I'm going to change jobs.
She's just been promoted to senior sales rep.
If Coventry City win this match, they'll be promoted to the Premier League. Opposite demote
3. [ T often passive ] US If a student is promoted, they go up to the next higher grade (= level in school) .
request /rɪˈkwest/ verb [ T ] formal
to ask for something politely or officially
[ + that ] We requested that the next meeting be held on a Friday.
[ + object + to infinitive ] Visitors are requested not to walk on the grass. I requested a taxi for 8 o'clock.