publicize

verb

pub·​li·​cize ˈpə-blə-ˌsīz 

publicized; publicizing

transitive verb

: to bring to the attention of the public : advertise

Synonyms of publicize

• promote
• sell

Examples of publicize in a Sentence

The company neglected to publicize the side effects of the new drug.

a highly publicized murder trial

Recent Examples on the Web

But does San Diego, with some of the best weather and beaches, need to publicize? — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026

In a news conference shortly after Meyer spoke, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred defended the ads, which stemmed from the MLBPA’s effort to publicize competing proposals during the early stages of bargaining. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Jackson publicized a poll on Wednesday that showed him with a lead over Collins, and most readily fits the mold that Platner built with his candidacy. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 9 July 2026

The official held a news conference in India to publicize the charges. — Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

public entry 1 + -ize

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for publicize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize
• butterflies

Kids Definition

publicize

verb

pub·​li·​cize ˈpəb-lə-ˌsīz 

publicized; publicizing

: to give publicity to