to make something widely known or to put a decree or law into effect
example
The government decided to promulgate new regulations to enhance public safety in the city.
synonyms
announcepublishproclaim
word origin — From Latin 'promulgare', meaning 'to make known or publish', from 'pro-' meaning 'forth' and 'mulgere' meaning 'to milk'.
promulgate, mutilate, retract, overpower, invalidate: meanings and examples
Learn these 5 words from SAT Vocabulary Level 2 set 103. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.
promulgate · verb/ˈprɑː.məl.ɡeɪt/
to make something widely known or to put a decree or law into effect
The government decided to promulgate new regulations to enhance public safety in the city.
Synonyms: announce, publish, proclaim
Origin: From Latin 'promulgare', meaning 'to make known or publish', from 'pro-' meaning 'forth' and 'mulgere' meaning 'to milk'.
mutilate · verb/ˈmjuː.t̬ɪ.leɪt/
to inflict serious damage on or alter drastically by removing or destroying parts
The cruel act of the gang left the victim to mutilate his own body in a desperate attempt to escape.
Synonyms: maim, disfigure, damage
Origin: Originates from the Latin 'mutilare', meaning 'to mutilate', from 'mutilus', meaning 'maimed'.
retract · verb/rɪˈtrækt/
to withdraw or take back something that has been said or written
After realizing the error in his statement, he decided to retract his earlier comments about the project.
Synonyms: withdraw, recant, revoke
Origin: The word 'retract' originates from the Latin 'retractus', which is the past participle of 'retractare', meaning 'to draw back'.
overpower · verb/oʊvərˈpaʊər/
to defeat or subdue with greater strength or force
The army was able to overpower the enemy forces with superior tactics and overwhelming numbers.
Synonyms: subdue, conquer, overpowering
Origin: From Middle English 'overpowren', from 'over-' + 'power', based on Latin 'potere' meaning 'to be able'.
invalidate · verb/ɪnˈvælɪˌdeɪt/
to make something void or no longer valid
The new evidence will likely invalidate the previous findings of the study.
Synonyms: nullify, cancel, revoke
Origin: from Latin 'invalidare', from 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'validus' meaning 'strong, valid'