Definitions

promulgate

[prom-uhl-geyt] / ˈprɒm əlˌgeɪt /

VERB

make known

Synonyms

STRONGEST

declare notify promote publish

STRONG

advertise announce annunciate broadcast call circulate communicate decree disseminate drum issue proclaim sound spread toot trumpet

WEAK

make public pass the word

Antonyms

STRONG

bottle up collect conceal gather hide keep keep quiet keep secret refrain repress suppress withhold

Example Sentences

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Promulgate your orders and set your men in motion.

From Joseph II. and His Court by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)

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