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 back-and-forth has been highly publicized and even included a war of words between Trump and Maine Gov. Janet Mills. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025 Israel also publicized a photo of one of its F-35s flying high over Lebanon’s capital city, Beirut, in broad daylight. Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 For nearly nine months, only basic details of Bainbridge’s interactions with law enforcement have been publicized. Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2025 The law prevents schools from publicizing specific, sensitive student records. Holly Yan, CNN Money, 10 May 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 20 May. 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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