promulgate

What does “promulgate” mean?

verb.to promote or make widely known (an idea or cause).

SAT Usage

this term often appears in passages discussing social movements, policy changes, or the dissemination of knowledge. It emphasizes the active process of spreading ideas or beliefs, suggesting a sense of responsibility or authority in promoting a cause, which distinguishes it from simpler terms like "share" or "distribute," that lack this connotation of intent and impact.

Common Confusions

Promulgate implies an authoritative promotion of ideas or beliefs, while announce usually suggests simply making information known without the same level of intent or responsibility.

Example Sentences

• The organization moved to promulgate new guidelines on safety.

• The organization sought to promulgate its mission of environmental conservation through community workshops, aiming to raise awareness and inspire local action for sustainable practices.

Word Parts: How to Remember “promulgate”

Break “promulgate” into its parts: pro- (forward, in favor of). Knowing roots like these helps you decode unfamiliar SAT vocabulary.

• Prefix: pro- forward, in favor of (Latin)