Popularizing: meaning, definitions and examples
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popularizing
[ ˈpɒpjʊləraɪzɪŋ ]
making known
The act of making something widely known or accepted. Popularizing typically involves promoting an idea, product, or concept to the general public in a way that increases its visibility and acceptance.
Synonyms
broadcasting, promoting, publicizing, spreading
Examples of usage
- The campaign was successful in popularizing the new app.
- The book played a significant role in popularizing the author's theories.
- Social media is effective in popularizing trends quickly.
- Her videos are popularizing cooking among young people.
Translations
Translations of the word "popularizing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 popularizando
🇮🇳 लोकप्रियता बढ़ाना
🇩🇪 popularisieren
🇮🇩 mempopulerkan
🇺🇦 популяризація
🇵🇱 popularyzowanie
🇯🇵 普及させる
🇫🇷 populariser
🇪🇸 popularizando
🇹🇷 popülerleştirme
🇰🇷 대중화하다
🇸🇦 ترويج
🇨🇿 popularizace
🇸🇰 popularizácia
🇨🇳 推广
🇸🇮 priljubljanje
🇮🇸 vinsæld
🇰🇿 танымал ету
🇬🇪 პოპულარიზაცია
🇦🇿 populyarlaşdırma
🇲🇽 popularizando
Word origin
The term 'popularize' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the Latin word 'popularis', meaning 'of the people'. The formation of the word in its verb form can be traced back to the incorporation of the suffix '-ize', typically used in English to turn nouns into verbs indicating the act or process of doing something. In the context of the 19th century, as media and communication began to expand and evolve, the need to convey ideas to the masses grew, giving rise to the concept of popularizing knowledge, culture, and products. Over the years, the word has maintained its relevance, particularly within domains such as marketing, education, and the arts, where making information accessible and appealing to the general public has become increasingly important.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,512, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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