Main Entry: pop·u·lar·ize

Pronunciation: \ˈpä-pyə-lə-ˌrīz\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): pop·u·lar·ized; pop·u·lar·iz·ing

Date: 1593

intransitive verb : to cater to popular tastetransitive 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