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promulgate

Promulgate (verb) means to make known or make public.

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verb

1

To make known or make public.

2

To put into effect as a regulation.

3

To advocate on behalf of (something or someone, especially of an idea); to spread knowledge of and make more widely known.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Inherited from Middle English promulgaten, from Latin prōmulgātus, perfect passive participle of prōmulgō (“to make known, publish”), either from provulgō (“to make known, publish”), from pro (“forth”) + vulgō (“to publish”), or from mulgeō (“to bring forth”, literally “to milk”); see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix). Doublet of promulge.

Rhymes for promulgate

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What is the meaning of promulgate?

"promulgate" (verb) means to make known or make public.

What are the different meanings of promulgate?

"promulgate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To make known or make public; 2. To put into effect as a regulation; 3. To advocate on behalf of (something or someone, especially of an idea); to spread knowledge of and make more widely known.

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