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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Once the case was publicized, more women came forward, court documents said. Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026 But the brand — and its wider LVMH Group ownership — has publicized its investment in AI tools for backend operations. Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026 For an eight-time Team USA competitor, representing the country on the global stage would certainly be worth publicizing. Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026 Meanwhile on Friday, the Jets publicized their eight DC interviews, which included Broncos secondary coach Jim Leonhard. Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 17 Jan. 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 25 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

publicize

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

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