popularize
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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to make popular; make attractive to the general public
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to make or cause to become easily understandable or acceptable
Other Word Forms
- antipopularization adjective
- depopularize verb (used with object)
- popularization noun
- popularizer noun
- repopularization noun
- repopularize verb (used with object)
- semipopularized adjective
- unpopularized adjective
Etymology
Origin of popularize
Example Sentences
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The holiday “for the rest of us” was popularized by the show as a secular, noncommercial alternative to Christmas that also features an airing of grievances, feats of strength and Festivus miracles.
Meanwhile, the cinnamon roll chain offered a pair of roses: First, it launched Swirled Soda on Mar. 9, inspired by the viral “dirty soda” trend popularized by the Hulu hit.
From Salon
When Tesla announced its plans for the Semi nearly a decade ago, it was seen as a chance to change heavy-duty trucking just as its affordable and versatile Model 3 helped popularize electric cars.
Early successes in helping define and popularize the personal computer were followed by a troubled adolescence that almost proved fatal.
In effect, he is abandoning the so-called Pottery Barn rule — “You break it, you own it” — that was popularized by then-Secretary of State Colin L. Powell before the Iraq war in 2003.
From Los Angeles Times
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