Meaning of the word promulgate in English

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promulgate

US /ˈprɑː.məl.ɡeɪt/

UK /ˈprɒm.əl.ɡeɪt/

promote or make widely known (an idea or cause)

Example:

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The organization seeks to promulgate the principles of democracy.

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They plan to promulgate new ideas through various media channels.

Synonym:

disseminate propagate spread circulate broadcast

put (a law or decree) into effect by official proclamation

Example:

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The new law was promulgated by the government last month.

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It is the duty of the president to promulgate the laws passed by Congress.

Synonym:

enact decree proclaim issue declare

Related Word:

promulgation promulgated