Word of the Day

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It's Wednesday already, and we have a word to help proclaim it ... haha.  Just write something using this new word of the day and post it in the comments.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Promulgate

[PROM-uhl-gate]Part of speech: verb

Origin: latin, early 16th century

• To proclaim or make an idea widely known
• To put into effect as a law or regulation

Examples of Promulgate in a sentence

• A side effect of social media is to quickly promulgate news and gossip.
• It may seem like nothing ever gets done in government, but the primary role of elected officials is to promulgate new laws.

About Promulgate

There’s power in selecting the perfect word. If you want to share a doctrine or philosophy, you would promulgate. Announce implies sharing for the first time. Declare and proclaim are both forceful, confident announcements. Languish just means you’re too feeble to do anything.

Did you Know?

While the official definition has nothing to do with livestock, the origin of promulgate has ties to the milking barn. The Latin verb mulgere means to extract, or literally “to milk.” Paired with the prefix pro, meaning forward, and you’re bringing something forward when you promulgate.

Comments

[pfrye.livejournal.com]

Napoleon Solo came to work in a new suit, tie and shirt. He wanted to look extra good as there were several new secretaries and translators starting today. "A whole flock of new beauties" he thought. Illya took in his partners sartorial splendor and rolled his eyes, "Really Napoleon, you could have saved yourself the cost of that new suit. The legend of your nature will promulgate through headquarters fast enough and the savings you had would enable you to date without borrowing any funds from me!"
"That may be true" Napoleon quipped. "But I don't like leaving anything to chance."