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popularise

Verb CEFR B2
ˈpɒpjʊləɹaɪz

Definitions

  1. To make something popular.
    transitive
  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.
    transitive

Equivalents

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Examples

“Homer Simpson popularised the term "d'oh".”
“Towards the end⟳ of August, the Southern Railway decided to adopt⟳ a novel form⟳ of publicity to popularise the services. Sandwich board⟳ men were employed at Charing Cross and Cannon Street to display placards, and distribute leaflet timetables, calling attention to the vacant seats on the services via Nunhead.”
“Special cheap day return⟳ facilities have⟳ been introduced to popularise the railbuses.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

popularised popularises popularising popularize popularized popularizes

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