Promulgate
Verb
- Promote or make widely known (an idea or cause).
- Put (a law or decree) into effect by official proclamation.
Example Sentences
“Social media apps promulgate entertainment news and gossip faster than newspapers ever could.”
“The homeowner’s association has the authority to promulgate rules within the gated community.”
“The influencer used her massive following to promulgate awareness about climate change.”
Word Origin
Latin, early 16th century
Why this word?
The Latin verb “mulgere” means “to extract,” and when paired with the prefix “pro,” meaning “forward,” it forms “promulgate,” which means “to bring something forward.” There are many words that could be used for this same concept, but there’s power in selecting the perfect word. If you want to share a doctrine or philosophy widely, that’s the time to promulgate. “Announce” implies sharing for the first time. “Declare” and “proclaim” are both forceful, confident actions. “Publicize” and “broadcast” mean there’s news to be spread, and “disclose,” “reveal,” and “divulge” all imply a level of secrecy about the information.
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