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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Prior to the test launch on Thursday, North Korea had publicized five types of ICBM, which also included the Hwasong-13, -14, and -15. Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 The documentary is being publicized as the most in-depth cinematic look ever at Springsteen and the workings of his band. Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2024 Nearly all publicized Net Zero 2050 plans including those outlined in the charts above take for granted the OEMs will realize an additional 20% in efficiency improvements per historical trends, leaving unsolved the industry’s sustainability and demand destruction issues. Dean Donovan, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 After Cruz garnered backlash from trans former Olympian Caitlin Jenner—who had previously expressed support for the Texan—for supporting the bathroom bill, Trump invited her to Trump Tower to use the bathroom of her choice, which Jenner later publicized in a video. David Faris, Newsweek, 4 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 28 Nov. 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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