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popularise

What is another word for popularise? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Verb — To make something popular.

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How to use popularise

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popularise an idea popularise a sport popularise science help popularise

This is a mainly British spelling; American writers use popularize.

Etymology

The word was formed in English from popular plus the suffix -ise.

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Frequently asked questions

Is it popularise or popularize?
Popularise is the spelling used in non-Oxford British English. Popularize is the form used in American English and in Oxford British English.
What does popularise mean?
It means to make something popular, or to explain specialist information in a way ordinary people can follow.
What is the past tense of popularise?
The past tense and past participle are both popularised, and the present participle is popularising.

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