Popularize: meaning, definitions and examples

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popularize

 

[ ˈpɒpjʊləraɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

marketing

To popularize something means to make it well-known and widely accepted by the general public. It involves promoting a product, idea, or concept to increase its popularity and reach.

Synonyms

promote, propagate, publicize, spread

Examples of usage

  • Her goal was to popularize the new fashion trend among teenagers.
  • The company hired a famous influencer to help popularize their brand on social media.
Context #2 | Verb

culture

To popularize something can also refer to the act of making an art form, music genre, or cultural practice more accessible and appealing to a broader audience.

Synonyms

popularise, promote

Examples of usage

  • The museum's interactive exhibits aim to popularize science among children.
  • The band's catchy tunes helped popularize indie music in the mainstream.

Translations

Translations of the word "popularize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 popularizar

🇮🇳 लोकप्रिय बनाना

🇩🇪 popularisieren

🇮🇩 mempopulerkan

🇺🇦 популяризувати

🇵🇱 popularyzować

🇯🇵 普及させる (fukyū saseru)

🇫🇷 populariser

🇪🇸 popularizar

🇹🇷 popülerleştirmek

🇰🇷 대중화하다 (daejunghwahada)

🇸🇦 شَيَّعَ

🇨🇿 popularizovat

🇸🇰 popularizovať

🇨🇳 普及 (pǔjí)

🇸🇮 popularizirati

🇮🇸 vinsæla

🇰🇿 танымал ету

🇬🇪 პოპულარიზაცია (popularizatsia)

🇦🇿 populyarlaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 popularizar

Etymology

The word 'popularize' originated in the early 19th century from the word 'popular', meaning 'liked or admired by many people'. The suffix '-ize' was added to indicate the action of making something popular. Over time, the term has been widely used in various fields such as marketing, culture, and entertainment.

See also: popular, popularise, popularity, unpopular, unpopularity.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,288, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.