popularise

CEFRB2

/ˈpɒpjʊləɹaɪz/

verb

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01
verb
To make something known, liked, or used by many people.
02
verb
Extra detail
To present information in a form less difficult for the general public to understand or enjoy, especially by excluding details and jargon found in technical or academic publications.

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Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

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In context

They are trying to popularise classical music among teenagers.
Homer Simpson popularised the term "d'oh".
Special cheap day return facilities have been introduced to popularise the railbuses.

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Special cheap day return facilities have been introduced to popularise the railbuses.
1959 March, “Talking of Trains: Railbuses on the W.R.”, in Trains Illustrated, page 121
Towards the end of August, the Southern Railway decided to adopt a novel form of publicity to popularise the services. Sandwich board men were employed at Charing Cross and Cannon Street to display placards, and distribute leaflet timetables, calling attention to the vacant seats on the services via Nunhead.
1946 November and December, “Additional London-Dartford Services”, in Railway Magazine, page 386

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From popular + -ise.