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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Growing congregations have an incentive to publicize their numbers, which declining ones lack. Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026 Nestlé’s decision to publicize the incident was deliberate, intended not just to aid in recovering its own products but to shine a light on what the company called an escalating problem affecting businesses of all sizes across Europe. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026 Nestlé’s decision to publicize the theft rather than handle it quietly is itself noteworthy. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026 Nestlé chose to publicize this theft not just to recover the chocolate but to draw attention to a growing vulnerability in European supply chains. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 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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