popularize

verb pop·u·lar·ize \ˈpä-pyə-lə-ˌrīz\

: to cause (something) to be liked, enjoyed, accepted, or done by many people : to make (something) popular

: to make (something that is difficult or complicated) simpler and easier to understand for the average person

pop·u·lar·izedpop·u·lar·iz·ing

Full Definition of POPULARIZE

intransitive verb

: to cater to popular taste

transitive verb

: to make popular: as

a : to cause to be liked or esteemed

b : to present in generally understandable or interesting form

— pop·u·lar·i·za·tion \ˌpä-pyə-lə-rə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

— pop·u·lar·iz·er \ˈpä-pyə-lə-ˌrī-zər\ noun

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