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

In 2022, the court convicted two leaders of a Kosovo war veterans’ association for intimidating witnesses by publicizing leaked confidential documents. — CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026

Hunting Gary Glitter follows the investigative reporters and police investigators who were instrumental in publicizing Glitter’s crimes — including how the rocker used his popularity and fanbase to pursue and abuse multiple girls. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026

The Televen broadcasts Diaz alleges that Camero, whose family controls Televen, directed the network to publicize the criminal allegations against him. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026

Though many police shootings throughout the state are investigated by a neighboring law enforcement agency, local agencies are under no obligation to publicize the investigation’s findings. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 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