What is the semantic difference between the two sentences, and which do you prefer?

I promote my new lemmy community

I advertise for my new lemmy community

  • Kefla [she/her, they/them]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    4 days ago

    There is a connotational difference, but it’s pretty minor. By definition they’re synonyms. Advertise has a more organized corporate vibe, like there’s an underlying implication that there’s money involved. Promote can be more personal.