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promulgate

Q: How does the verb 'promulgate' differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of promulgate are announce , declare , and proclaim . While all these words mean "to make known publicly," promulgate implies the proclaiming of a dogma, doctrine, or law. // promulgated an edict of religious toleration

Q: When is it sensible to use 'announce' instead of 'promulgate'?

In some situations, the words announce and promulgate are roughly equivalent. However, announce implies the declaration of something for the first time. // announced their engagement at a party

Q: In what contexts can 'declare' take the place of 'promulgate'?

Although the words declare and promulgate have much in common, declare implies explicitness and usually formality in making known. // the referee declared the contest a draw

Q: When can 'proclaim' be used instead of 'promulgate'?

The meanings of proclaim and promulgate largely overlap; however, proclaim implies declaring clearly, forcefully, and authoritatively. // the president proclaimed a national day of mourning

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Synonyms & Antonyms of promulgate

to make known openly or publicly

the encyclical that promulgated the church's position on artificial birth control

Synonyms for promulgate

Words Related to promulgate

bill,
billboard,
bulletin,
gazette
[chiefly British]

disseminate,
spread

disclose,
divulge,
introduce,
kithe
[chiefly Scottish],
manifest,
report,
reveal,
show

Phrases Synonymous with promulgate

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Frequently Asked Questions About promulgate

How does the verb promulgate differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of promulgate are announce, declare, and proclaim. While all these words mean "to make known publicly," promulgate implies the proclaiming of a dogma, doctrine, or law.

promulgated an edict of religious toleration

When is it sensible to use announce instead of promulgate?

In some situations, the words announce and promulgate are roughly equivalent. However, announce implies the declaration of something for the first time.

announced their engagement at a party