Promulgate
To formally proclaim or declare; to put into effect (a law, regulation, or decree).
verbPromulgate
To formally proclaim or declare; to put into effect (a law, regulation, or decree).
verbImagine This
Before the senior prom, John is proclaiming his admiration for Mary (one of his classmates) in front of the school's gate. 'Please be my prom partner! Iām going to stay here at this gate until you agree to go to the senior prom with me!' proclaimed John.
Sounds Like
PROM-uhl-geyt
Looks Like
Looks like: promote (similar spelling); resembles 'promote' with a different ending
Remember This
Promulgate means to officially proclaim or enact something, not merely to spread information or propose an idea.
Other Forms
Connect With
enact, decree, proclaim, publish, publicize
Note
Commonly used with laws, decrees, regulations, or official announcements. The noun form is promulgation.