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

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 decision was made, league sources say, to ignore the public pressure that came from the trade being publicized and follow through on the stance that had been shared from the start. — Law Murray, New York Times, 9 July 2026

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

Attorneys from both sides tried to shield their monitors from courtroom spectators, after Graf said the assassination videos couldn't be publicized because of their graphic nature. — ABC News, 6 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