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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He and his father haven’t been as widely publicized as some of their counterparts. Mirin Fader, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026 But he was most likely transferred there to help publicize the new penitentiary, nicknamed The Rock. Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026 In the nearly three years since Matthew Lawrence split from ex-wife Cheryl Burke, the actor has learned a lot about having his romantic life so highly publicized. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026 My journey will be publicized and glamorized, but my evolution process is sacred to me. Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025 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 11 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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