promovieren
Translation
to do a doctorate, to get a PhD, to pursue a doctorate
Examples
Sie promoviert in Physik.
She is doing her doctorate in physics.
Er hat über dieses Thema promoviert.
He did his doctorate on this topic.
Sie promoviert bei einem berühmten Professor.
She is doing her doctorate under a famous professor.
Grammar Patterns
((in sth.)) to do a doctorate in (a subject) She is doing her doctorate in physics.
((on sth.)) to do a doctorate on (a topic) He did his doctorate on this topic.
((under sb.)) to do a doctorate under (a supervisor) She is doing her doctorate under Professor Schmidt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eine Doktorarbeit schreiben, den Doktortitel erwerben
Etymology
From Latin 'promovēre', meaning 'to move forward, advance'. It signifies an academic advancement.
Memory Tips
Think of 'promoting' your academic status to the next level: a doctorate.