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 the allegations publicized by the government aren’t related to his immigration case, or a judge’s 2019 order that prohibited his removal to El Salvador. Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 1 May 2025 But just because they’re not loudly publicized doesn’t mean their initiatives lack impact. Carved In Blue, Sourcing Journal, 30 Apr. 2025 Indeed, the price adjustment might commence even before the earnings are publicized. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 The complaint also accused Lively and her team of working for months with the New York Times to publicize her accusations. J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 25 Apr. 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 16 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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