promulgate
to make known by open declaration; publish; proclaim formally or put into operation (a law, decree of a court, etc.).
to set forth or teach publicly (a creed, doctrine, etc.).
Origin of promulgate
1Other words for promulgate
Other words from promulgate
- prom·ul·ga·tion [prom-uhl-gey-shuhn], /ˌprɒm əlˈgeɪ ʃən/, noun
- prom·ul·ga·tor, noun
- re·prom·ul·gate, verb (used with object), re·prom·ul·gat·ed, re·prom·ul·gat·ing.
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How to use promulgate in a sentence
He was great only as the promulgator, not as the inventor, of ideas.
Prophets of Dissent | Otto HellerThis hopeful proposal did not, unfortunately, produce the result hoped for by its distinguished promulgator.
Famous Men and Great Events of the Nineteenth Century | Charles MorrisBoston has been not only the promulgator, but in a great measure the tutor, of American music.
Contemporary American Composers | Rupert HughesSo, merely repeating to the recent promulgator of the old adage his own words, “Look before you leap,” I passed on.
The Irish Penny Journal, Vol. 1 No. 4 | VariousHow this last doctrine was defended by its promulgator, we cannot say.
British Dictionary definitions for promulgate
/ (ˈprɒməlˌɡeɪt) /
to put into effect (a law, decree, etc), esp by formal proclamation
to announce or declare officially
to make widespread
Origin of promulgate
1- Also (archaic): promulge (prəʊˈmʌldʒ)
Derived forms of promulgate
- promulgation, noun
- promulgator, noun
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