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- [prom-uh l-geyt, proh-muhl-geyt]
- /ˈprɒm əlˌgeɪt, proʊˈmʌl geɪt/
- /ˈprɒm.əl.ɡeɪt/
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- [prom-uh l-geyt, proh-muhl-geyt]
- /ˈprɒm əlˌgeɪt, proʊˈmʌl geɪt/
Definitions of promulgate word
- verb with object promulgate to make known by open declaration; publish; proclaim formally or put into operation (a law, decree of a court, etc.). 1
- verb with object promulgate to set forth or teach publicly (a creed, doctrine, etc.). 1
- transitive verb promulgate put forward 1
- verb promulgate If people promulgate a new law or a new idea, they make it widely known. 0
- verb promulgate If a new law is promulgated by a government or national leader, it is publicly approved or made official. 0
- verb promulgate to put into effect (a law, decree, etc), esp by formal proclamation 0
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Origin of promulgate
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin prōmulgātus, past participle of prōmulgāre to promulge; see -ate1
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Parts of speech for Promulgate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
promulgate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for promulgate
verb promulgate
- advertise — If someone or something advertises a particular quality, they show it in their appearance or behaviour.
- announce — If you announce something, you tell people about it publicly or officially.
- ballyhooed — a clamorous and vigorous attempt to win customers or advance any cause; blatant advertising or publicity.
- bring forward — If you bring forward a meeting or event, you arrange for it to take place at an earlier date or time than had been planned.
- broadcast — A broadcast is a programme, performance, or speech on the radio or on television.
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