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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 Political conservatives in the U.S. have promulgated conspiracy theories, unsupported by scientific evidence, that the shots and their relatively new technology are dangerous. Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2025 Both were targets of multiple executive orders promulgated over his first month. Varad Mehta, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025 Short seller Andrew Left, who was targeted by Biden's Securities and Exchange Commission, has jumped on the change of administration to file a formal petition with the agency, asking it to promulgate clear new rules that would effectively allow everything he's been charged with doing. Felix Salmon, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025 Agencies can, and do, promulgate regulations, which have the force of law. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for promulgate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promulgate
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  • Shortly after the news published, Deadline reported that the core group of Huvane, Baum, Halls and Gelb have formed a new firm called Apex Public Relations.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
  • This story was originally published April 9, 2025 at 8:48 PM.
    Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • This month, the United Nations World Food Program announced that the Trump administration was terminating emergency food assistance for 14 fragile countries around the world.
    Declan Walsh, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
  • One of North Crowley’s best defenders announced his next step.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Intrigue in Read's case has only grown since the mistrial, as she's continued to share her story and proclaim her innocence.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Elk are being depleted by wolves, proclaim the Sportsmen’s Alliance, Safari Club International and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, all of which sued to block ESA protections.
    Ted Williams, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In response, Bukele declared a state of exception, which is still in effect, suspending many of the country’s due process rights and commencing a wave of mass arrests.
    Danielle Mackey, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
  • More than two decades ago, measles was declared eliminated from the U.S., thanks in large part to a successful vaccination program.
    Chantelle Lee, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
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  • Raw also advertised an appearance by GUNTHER, Bayley vs. Liv Morgan and AJ Styles vs. Karrion Kross.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The sidewalks are packed with vendors, and merchants advertise in a host of languages, including Spanish, English and Korean.
    Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025

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“Promulgate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promulgate. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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