advance vs promote

advance is a noun but promote is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
advance	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
promote	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, advance and promote are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of advance include elevate, kick upstairs, raise, upgrade.

As verbs, advance and promote are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of advance include boost, encourage, further.

advance (noun)	promote (noun)
the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
increase in price or value
a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
a movement forward
a change for the better; progress in development
an amount paid before it is earned

advance (adjective)	promote (adjective)
being ahead of time or need
situated ahead or going before

advance (verb)	promote (verb)
develop in a positive way	make publicity for; try to sell (a product)
rise in rate or price	change a pawn for a better piece by advancing it to the eighth row, or change a checker piece for a more valuable piece by moving it to the row closest to your opponent
increase or raise	be changed for a superior chess or checker piece
develop further	give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
bring forward for consideration or acceptance	contribute to the progress or growth of
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
cause to move forward
move forward
pay in advance
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
contribute to the progress or growth of