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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Following Roberts’ arrest, DHS publicized his criminal history, including a 2020 arrest in New York state on a charge of criminal possession of a weapon, the details of which have been sealed. Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 29 May 2026 Many plans have the option but don’t publicize it. Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 There is no formal law requiring presidents to publicize their health records, and the degree of transparency has varied by administration. ABC News, 26 May 2026 There is no law requiring presidents to publicize their health records, and the degree of transparency has varied by administration. Collin Binkley, Fortune, 26 May 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 4 Jun. 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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