popularize
verb (used with object)
to make popular.
popularise
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a variation of
popularize.
Example Sentences
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The Japanese giant helped popularise console discs in the 1990s after launching its first PlayStation.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
He also earmarked US$6.39 million for classes and competitions to "popularise the understanding and use of AI by all levels of society".
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
Together they are working to popularise a set of daily wellbeing routines, which the company's milk deliverers will be passing on to their customers.
From BBC ● May 12, 2025
Skype was not the first or only company offering this service but by allowing the public to make computer-to-computer calls free, it helped popularise the concept.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2025
Amongst these is one that deserves special mention and has probably done more to popularise his name than the majority of his larger works.
From Masters of French Music by Arthur Hervey
