pop·u·lar·ize also Brit pop·u·lar·ise 
/ˈpɑ:pjələˌraɪz/ verb
pop·u·lar·iz·es; pop·u·lar·ized; pop·u·lar·iz·ing /ˈpɑ:pjələˌraɪz/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to cause (something) to be liked, enjoyed, accepted, or done by many people : to make (something) popular
▪ a phrase that was popularized by its use in a hit TV show ▪ Dream analysis was popularized by Sigmund Freud. 2 : to make (something that is difficult or complicated) simpler and easier to understand for the average person
▪ The book presents a popularized version of American history.
▪ a phrase that was popularized by its use in a hit TV show ▪ Dream analysis was popularized by Sigmund Freud.
▪ The book presents a popularized version of American history.
— pop·u·lar·i·za·tion also Brit pop·u·lar·i·sa·tion /ˌpɑ:pjələrəˈzeɪʃən, Brit ˌpɒpjələˌraɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
▪ the popularization of yoga
/ˌpɑ:pjələrəˈzeɪʃən, Brit ˌpɒpjələˌraɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ the popularization of yoga
