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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It was only publicized this fall when a former BBC adviser’s memo about editorial shortcomings was leaked to a British newspaper. Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025 Detentions based on evolving evidence are not unusual, but publicizing them can magnify missteps that would otherwise not garner as much attention. Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 15 Dec. 2025 Classical Jewish texts recommend placing menorahs in windows of homes to publicize the celebration of a miracle. Leora Arnowitz, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025 The West Allis pub and grill also is helping to publicize a GoFundMe account that has been set up to help the Muskego restaurant's staffers. Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 13 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 18 Dec. 2025.

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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