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promulge

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /prəˈmʌlɡ/

KK: /prɑːˈmʌlɡ/

transitive verb
Definition

To make something known to many people, especially by officially announcing it or teaching it.


Example

The government decided to promulge the new laws to ensure everyone was informed.


Tense Forms

Past: promulgated

Past Participle: promulgated


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the new policy they plan to promulge?
Sloth B
No, I haven't! What's it about?
Sloth A
It's supposed to improve our work environment significantly.
Sloth B
That sounds interesting! I hope they promulge it soon so we can all get on board.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
announce
proclaim
declare
Antonyms
suppress
conceal
withhold
Root Explanation

Promulge → It is formed from "pro-" (meaning forth) and "mulgere" (meaning to milk). The word originally referred to the act of making something known or public, as if bringing it forth like milk from a cow.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bringing forth' ('pro-') information or news, similar to how milk is brought forth from a cow, which helps you remember that 'promulge' means to make something public.

Visually Confused Words
repromulgate
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