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
Recent Examples on the Web Gossip about a private argument could be another way to publicize a lack of harmony between you and someone else. Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2024 Though her older brother Josh's legal troubles have been well publicized over the years, Jana had her own brush with the law in September 2021 when she was charged with endangering the welfare of a minor. Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024 The boy’s family, who lives in New York, has asked CNN not to publicize the boy’s name. Holly Yan, CNN, 26 June 2024 My previous newspaper job in 1956 had been on the Guthrie, Oklahoma, Daily Leader, where the editor one day wanted a photo publicizing the United Campaign charity drive. Charles Hammer, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for publicize 

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Word History

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 15 Jul. 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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