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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Russia does not publicize its military losses and analysts are skeptical of casualty reports from both sides. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024 Meanwhile, moves to benefit undocumented workers who were already in the country were less publicized, said Kathleen Bush-Joseph, a policy analyst at the nonpartisan Migration Policy Institute. Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 26 Nov. 2024 In the coming weeks, the county is releasing outreach literature to further publicize the new hotline. Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2024 Friends say Freeman was a humble philanthropist who didn't publicize his gifts to numerous nonprofit groups. Nate Rau, Axios, 18 Nov. 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 18 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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