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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But what has not been generally publicized about the history of Factory Records and the Haçienda — the nightclub co-owned by Factory and New Order — is that women played a hugely important part in their successes. David Chiu, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 Their affair, which lasted for nine years, was highly publicized. Katie Mannion, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024 Local law enforcement and the FBI have assured the public that these are not a threat but have not publicized their origins. Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024 Luigi Mangione held without bail on gun, forgery charges TikTok says ban would cost U.S. small businesses, creators $1.3 billion in first month Those images were widely publicized and had been seen by the officers who apprehended Mangione in Altoona. Dan Mangan, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024 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 Dec. 2024.

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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