publicize

verb

pub·​li·​cize ˈpə-blə-ˌsīz How to pronounce publicize (audio)
publicized; publicizing
Synonyms of publicizenext

transitive verb

: to bring to the attention of the public : advertise

Examples of publicize in a Sentence

The company neglected to publicize the side effects of the new drug. a highly publicized murder trial
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Bojovic’s arrest was widely publicized, garnering attention from news outlets across the country. Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026 Central Command has publicized military action aimed at the Iranian mine threat -- including strikes this week with bunker-busting bombs along the Iranian coastline, from where Iran could potentially launch anti-ship missiles at vessels transiting the strait. Chris Boccia, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026 Most of the six-member council supported moving to an online registration system for public comment, as long as the change is publicized to residents. Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026 Activists Salomé García, who focuses on publicizing the plight of political prisoners in Cuba, and Norges Rodríguez, director of YucaByte, which covers censorship and violations of the right to information in Cuba, also demanded that right at the press conference. Sarah Moreno march 16, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for publicize

Word History

Etymology

public entry 1 + -ize

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of publicize was in 1832

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“Publicize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/publicize. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.

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publicize

verb
pub·​li·​cize ˈpəb-lə-ˌsīz How to pronounce publicize (audio)
publicized; publicizing
: to give publicity to

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