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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No wonder the Bruins didn’t publicize the deal at the time. Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026 The conservative Christian advocacy organization Texas Values publicized the the complaint, which does not identify the complaining parent. Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026 As a rule, examining Polish posters of this ilk, and trying to guess which films are being publicized, is a deliciously difficult sport. Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026 A number of the people who have resigned their jobs in recent weeks had friendly dealings with Epstein after his 2008 conviction, which was widely publicized at the time. Lola Murti,dan Mangan, CNBC, 15 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 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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