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popularize

Syllabification: (pop·u·lar·ize)

Pronunciation: /ˈpäpyələˌrīz/

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Definition of popularize

verb

[with object]

cause (something) to become generally liked:his books have done much to popularize the sport
make (something technical, scientific, or academic) accessible or interesting to the general public by presenting it in a readily understandable form:they are skilled at popularizing the technical aspects of genetics