popularize
verb
pop·u·lar·ize
ˈpä-pyə-lə-ˌrīz 
popularized; popularizing
: to cater to popular taste
: to make popular: such as
a
: to cause to be liked or esteemed
b
: to present in generally understandable or interesting form
Examples of popularize in a Sentence
a phrase that was popularized by its use in a hit TV show
Dream analysis was popularized by Sigmund Freud.
The book presents a popularized version of American history.
Recent Examples on the Web
Online parenting groups and websites have been popularized through social media, and aim to give those raising children advice and a community, offering tips on everything from the best local swim classes to fun date spots for nights when the babysitter is on duty.
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Sasha Allen, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2024
The psychologist Steven Pinker has popularized the claim that violence—including among states—has long been on the decline.
—William MacAskill, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2022
Jeep, the rugged American brand known for popularizing the SUV, finally has its own electric model for the US.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 30 May 2024
Back then, the British band popularized the emerging post-dubstep sound of the early 2010s, which incorporated elements of U.K. garage, two-step, R&B and ambient music.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2024
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Sasha Allen, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2024
The psychologist Steven Pinker has popularized the claim that violence—including among states—has long been on the decline.
—William MacAskill, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2022
Jeep, the rugged American brand known for popularizing the SUV, finally has its own electric model for the US.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 30 May 2024
Back then, the British band popularized the emerging post-dubstep sound of the early 2010s, which incorporated elements of U.K. garage, two-step, R&B and ambient music.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2024
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“Popularize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/popularize. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
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