promulgate

[prom-uhl-geyt]

verb (used with object)

promulgated, promulgating 

1. to make known by open declaration; publish; proclaim formally or put into operation (a law, decree of a court, etc.).

   Synonyms: declare, issue, issue, announce

2. to set forth or teach publicly (a creed, doctrine, etc.).

   Synonyms: advocate

promulgate

/ ˈprɒməlˌɡeɪt /

verb

1. to put into effect (a law, decree, etc), esp by formal proclamation

2. to announce or declare officially

3. to make widespread

Other Word Forms

• promulgator noun
• promulgation noun
• repromulgate verb (used with object)

Word History and Origins

Origin of promulgate¹

First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin prōmulgātus, past participle of prōmulgāre “to make known, promulgate”; promulge, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of promulgate¹

C16: from Latin prōmulgāre to bring to public knowledge; probably related to provulgāre to publicize, from _pro- ¹ + vulgāre to make common, from vulgus the common people

Example Sentences

It’s a guidepost for federal judges hearing challenges to agency rulemakings — whether by promulgating new rules or trying to overturn old ones.

From Los Angeles Times

According to the spin promulgated by conservative Republicans after Carter's presidency, he was an ineffective leader who was sent packing by an angry electorate when Ronald Reagan beat him in the 1980 election.

From Salon

And yet Trump also persisted in promulgating the oft-debunked lie that childhood vaccines are linked to autism, vowing to “look into” the conspiracy theory.

From Los Angeles Times

But Davis pointed out that the regulations were promulgated months ago – and she said it’s unlikely that the Department of Education would have started to immediately scrutinize schools..

From Salon

The poem attempts to reclaim words such as “freedom,” “liberty” and “patriot,” part of a vision of pluralism and empathy, instead of the “America first” message promulgated by former President Trump.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• declare 
• notify 
• promote 
• publish