What does popularize mean?

To make something widely known, liked, or used. To explain specialist knowledge so ordinary people can understand it.

How is popularize pronounced?

UK /ˈpɒpjələraɪz/, US /ˈpɑːpjələraɪz/.

popularize

/ˈpɒpjələraɪz/ · /ˈpɑːpjələraɪz/

CEFR level C1Topic MediaWord #6043 in the learning path

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Definitions

v. To make something widely known, liked, or used.

推广；使流行

v. To explain specialist knowledge so ordinary people can understand it.

使通俗易懂

Example

Her cooking videos helped popularize this simple bean soup.

她的烹饪视频让这道简单的豆汤流行起来。

Public broadcasters can popularize scientific knowledge by explaining complex discoveries through accessible documentaries and practical demonstrations.

公共广播机构可以通过通俗的纪录片和实际演示解释复杂的发现，从而普及科学知识。

Collocations

popularize science
popularize an idea
help popularize

Word family

popular (adj.)
popularity (n.)
popularization (n.)

Synonyms

promote

Usage tip

英式也常写popularise；不只是“宣传”。

FAQ

What does popularize mean?: To make something widely known, liked, or used. To explain specialist knowledge so ordinary people can understand it.
How is popularize pronounced?: UK /ˈpɒpjələraɪz/, US /ˈpɑːpjələraɪz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.