Meaning of the word popularize in English

What does popularize mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

popularize

US /ˈpɑː.pjə.lə.raɪz/
UK /ˈpɑː.pjə.lə.raɪz/

Verb

1.

to make something become popular:

Example:
It was Pavarotti in the 1980s who really popularized opera.
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