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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The Iranian government has not allowed the media to publicize anti-regime voices from within Iran, and no one against the war or the regime would speak to CBS News on camera at the burials, even with the promise of anonymity. CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026 Conservative Christian advocacy organization Texas Values publicized the complaint. Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026 The vast majority of the deportations had not been publicized. Mathew Miranda updated March 4, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026 The police department posted the video clips and an accompanying narrative Sunday but had not publicized it as of Monday morning. Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 2 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 13 Mar. 2026.

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publicize

verb
pub·​li·​cize ˈpəb-lə-ˌsīz How to pronounce publicize (audio)
publicized; publicizing
: to give publicity to

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