Vulgarise (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public; bring into general or common use; "They popularized coffee in Washington State"; "Relativity Theory was vulgarized by these authors".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- Scientists have been trying to vulgarise the concept of climate change so that everyone can understand its impact.
- The physicist attempted to vulgarise his complex theories by using relatable analogies in his lectures.
- Einstein's work was later vulgarised by his students to make it accessible to a wider range of readers.
- Professionals often need to vulgarise medical jargon for patients who may not fully comprehend the terminology.
- The mathematician found a way to vulgarise advanced theories, giving birth to a new field of study that captivated the masses.
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Hypernyms
- Broadcast
- Disperse
- Circularize
- Circularise
- Propagate
- Circulate
- Disseminate
- Spread
- Pass Around
- Diffuse
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Meaning 2
Debase and make vulgar; "The Press has vulgarized Love and Marriage".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The media's constant focus on celebrity scandals has vulgarised the concept of fame and success.
- Commercialising art can often lead to efforts that vulgarise the original intent of the piece.
- With the rise of social media, the once-respected tradition of journalism has been somewhat vulgarised.
- By conforming to popular ideas and themes, the author runs the risk of vulgarising their unique perspective.
- The sitcom genre has vulgarised many serious issues, such as mental health and relationships, by turning them into comedic plots.
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Meaning 3
Act in a vulgar manner; "The drunkard tends to vulgarize".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The reality TV show was accused of vulgarising the concept of love by showcasing reckless behavior.
- He would often vulgarize in front of the children when he lost control of his temper.
- Her speech vulgarized the platform by using foul language in an attempt to appear edgy.
- The drunken singer's behavior on stage began to vulgarize the concert, offending many fans.
- The celebrity's notorious party lifestyle vulgarized the once-respected awards ceremony.