English Explanatory Dictionary

popularise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make something popular.
  2. To present information in a form less difficult for the general public to understand or enjoy, especially by excluding details and jargon found in technical or academic publications.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɒpjʊləɹaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-popularise.wav

Word forms

popularise popularises popularising popularised popularize

Etymology

From popular + -ise.

Derived words

repopularise unpopularise
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