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"Combatir" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to fight", and "promover" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to promote". Learn more about the difference between "combatir" and "promover" below.
combatir(
kohm
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bah
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teer
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to battle)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
promover(
proh
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moh
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behr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to promote
Esa maestra promueve la lectura en su salón de clases.That teacher promotes reading in her classroom.
b. to cause
El movimiento promovió la separación entre la Iglesia y el Estado.The movement caused a separation between Church and State.
c. to provoke (conflict)
La sentencia del tribunal promovió una pelea entre la policía y los manifestantes.The court's ruling provoked a fight between the police and the demonstrators.
