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popularized

 

[ ˈpɒpjʊləraɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

general usage

To popularize means to make something widely liked or accepted by a large number of people. It often refers to ideas, trends, or products that become fashionable or well-known.

Synonyms

advocate, popular, promote, spread

Examples of usage

  • The internet has popularized many new forms of communication.
  • Celebrities can greatly popularize certain fashion styles.
  • His book was popularized by a successful media campaign.

Translations

Translations of the word "popularized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 popularizado

🇮🇳 लोकप्रिय बनाया गया

🇩🇪 popularisiert

🇮🇩 dipopulerkan

🇺🇦 популяризований

🇵🇱 upowszechniony

🇯🇵 普及された

🇫🇷 popularisé

🇪🇸 popularizado

🇹🇷 popüler hale getirilmiş

🇰🇷 대중화된

🇸🇦 شائع

🇨🇿 zpopularizovaný

🇸🇰 popularizovaný

🇨🇳 普及的

🇸🇮 populariziran

🇮🇸 vinsæll

🇰🇿 танымал етілген

🇬🇪 პოპულარიზებული

🇦🇿 məşhurlaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 popularizado

Word origin

The term 'popularize' comes from the root word 'popular', which is derived from the Latin word 'popularis', meaning 'of the people'. The concept of making something popular has been significant throughout history as societies have sought to promote certain norms, values, and products. The addition of the suffix ‘-ize’ indicates the action of making something into a certain state. The combination of these elements emerged in English usage around the early 19th century, during a time when print media and public discourse were becoming increasingly prominent. As the world became more interconnected through technological advances, the act of popularizing ideas, movements, and cultural phenomena gained even greater importance, leading to the rise of influential figures and media that continue to play a role in shaping public opinion today.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,128, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.