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preferment [prɪˈfɜːmənt] n
1. the act of promoting or advancing to a higher position, office, etc. 2. the state of being preferred for promotion or social advancement 3. the act of preferring ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
preferment noun promotion, rise, upgrading, dignity, advancement, elevation, exaltation He was told by the governors that he could expect no further preferment. Translations preferment [prɪˈfɜːmənt] N (esp Rel) (= promotion) → ascenso m, promoción f; (= nomination) → nombramiento m (to a) to get preferment → ser ascendido preferment n (esp Eccl: = promotion) → Beförderung f (Jur) preferment of charges → Klageerhebung f Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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