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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The actions weren’t heavily publicized – most of the coverage came from corporate securities filings or leaks from frenzied executives. Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025 George Gallup relied on newspapers to publicize his polls. Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025 Abraham Lincoln didn’t publicize these moments, though. Christi Parsons, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025 Though Mimi missed it, Perry’s journey to space was widely publicized this past spring. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 Aug. 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 22 Aug. 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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