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How does the verb promulgate differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of promulgate are announce, declare, and proclaim. While all these words mean "to make known publicly," promulgate implies the proclaiming of a dogma, doctrine, or law.

promulgated an edict of religious toleration

When is it sensible to use announce instead of promulgate?

In some situations, the words announce and promulgate are roughly equivalent. However, announce implies the declaration of something for the first time.

announced their engagement at a party

In what contexts can declare take the place of promulgate?

Although the words declare and promulgate have much in common, declare implies explicitness and usually formality in making known.

the referee declared the contest a draw

When can proclaim be used instead of promulgate?

The meanings of proclaim and promulgate largely overlap; however, proclaim implies declaring clearly, forcefully, and authoritatively.

the president proclaimed a national day of mourning

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of promulgate The lawsuit argues that the OMB promulgated the use of the clause in question to justify the cuts. Michael Casey, Denver Post, 25 June 2025 Mindful of the apparent ambiguity in the statute, Treasury and the CBP promulgated regulations in 2018 that relied on a muscular interpretation of section 1313(v). Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025 The Biden Department of Education’s fact sheet—which was not a law or a regulation promulgated through agency rule-making—asserted colleges paying athletes for use of their NIL ought to count as athletic financial assistance within the meaning of Title IX. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025 This is the theory that Jinnah, the founding father of Pakistan, promulgated. Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for promulgate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promulgate
Verb
  • Geldof, 73, spoke to The New York Times for an article published July 13 in honor of the 40th anniversary of Live Aid.
    Victoria Edel, People.com, 14 July 2025
  • In fact, research published in Harvard Business Review shows that leaders who openly express uncertainty and reveal imperfections foster greater trust, loyalty, and emotional connection with their audiences and teams.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Chris Bailey announced an effort to create his department's new strategic plan in April.
    Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 24 July 2025
  • General Motors announced on Tuesday that while the company beat earnings, second-quarter profits dropped, including a $1.1 billion hit from import taxes.
    Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 23 July 2025
Verb
  • Indeed the film has become a cultural touchstone over the years, with many of the leading lights in the world of women’s soccer proclaiming Bend It Like Beckham as their main source of inspiration back in the day when the amateur antics of women playing soccer were laughed at.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 26 July 2025
  • Those who would argue that this abuse of power constitutes a crime should remember that Trump and his team have avidly proclaimed that presidents must have immunity from criminal prosecution for acts within the broad ambit of executive power.
    The Editors, National Review, 24 July 2025
Verb
  • Despite suspicions of foul play from both U.S. and Zambian officials, local police declared Bianca’s death the result of an accidental discharge of a firearm.
    Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 23 July 2025
  • The arrival of the aforementioned seafood tray is the last straw, and Laurel declares the meal over.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 23 July 2025
Verb
  • On Friday evening, his Golf Wang site updated with merch for the new album that featured vinyl, t-shirts and hats advertising the new record and confirming its imminent release.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 19 July 2025
  • Those lanes are gone, with the empty building advertised as a potential restaurant, brewery, retail space or mixed-use development.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2025

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“Promulgate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promulgate. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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