popularize

pop·u·lar·ize

verb \ˈpä-pyə-lə-ˌrīz\

pop·u·lar·izedpop·u·lar·iz·ing

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

Examples of POPULARIZE

1. a phrase that was popularized by its use in a hit TV show
2. Dream analysis was popularized by Sigmund Freud.
3. The book presents a popularized version of American history.

First Known Use of POPULARIZE

1593