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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On Tuesday, Baldoni's attorneys released a 10-minute video showing an intimate scene that Baldoni and Lively filmed for the movie, which was publicized by several media outlets. Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025 The Philippines is publicizing the movements of the Chinese Coast Guard, which continues to occupy waters off the U.S. ally's maritime zone in the South China Sea. John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025 But the nomination period for potential candidates has been less publicized than other important special election dates. Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025 Spikes in crime on the subway have put the system in the national spotlight as offenses ranging from petty theft to stabbings and murders have been publicized in the past year. Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 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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