Meaning
to promote someone to a higher job, rank or school year; to advance or further education, research or a cause
transitive
Key forms
These forms are for προάγω in the active voice.
| Tense | First-person singular (“I”) |
|---|---|
| Present | προάγω |
| Imperfect | προήγα |
| Simple past (aorist) | προήγαγα |
| Simple future | θα προαγάγω |
How to use the conjugation model
Compare the active column of εισάγω (Conjugation I). The linked table shows that example verb.
Keep the stems and stress shown above for προάγω. Use the example to compare person endings. A similar pattern does not mean that every alternative or expression in the example applies to this verb.
Use the active column of εισάγω, keeping προ- in this verb. The present προάγω and imperfect προήγα use a different stem from the completed forms προήγαγα and προαγάγω. Learn these together; do not form the past by simply adding -σα.
Meaning, example and useful forms
Promote someone to a higher position or rank, or advance education, research or another cause. In school contexts, it can mean moving a pupil to the next year.
Η εταιρεία προήγαγε τη Μαρία σε διευθύντρια.
The company promoted Maria to director.
Present → simple past → simple future
προάγω → προήγαγα → θα προαγάγω
Keep the distinction between προήγα (ongoing or repeated past) and προήγαγα (completed past). Compare θα προάγω for an ongoing action with θα προαγάγω for a completed action.
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