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

The Idaho Republican Party, in particular, heavily publicized its opposition. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2026

Sand has worked for years to build a visible and likable public profile in the state by holding annual county town halls, publicizing his findings as a former state prosecutor and as auditor and being active on social media. — CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Although Marie-Claude was one of the first to insist on the truth of the Shoah, there were also others who made sure this truth was both prosecuted and publicized. — Natalie Livingstone, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

Trump’s then-intelligence director, John Ratcliffe, said after the laptop was publicized that there were no signs of foreign involvement. — Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 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