publicize

verb

pub·​li·​cize ˈpə-blə-ˌsīz How to pronounce publicize (audio)
publicized; publicizing

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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Still, in its pushback against China, the country has sought to avoid outright conflict, opting instead to document and publicize Chinese vessel movements and incidents, such as ramming and water cannon attacks. Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025 Other letters are expected to be publicized Wednesday. Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 9 July 2025 Failing to stop the economic firestorm, the socialist regime has turned its sights on those who dare to publicize the collapse. Antonio Maria Delgado july 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025 The village has also publicized the fee on electronic message boards posted at main entrances to the village. Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 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 19 Jul. 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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