publicize

verb

pub·​li·​cize ˈpə-blə-ˌsīz 

publicized; publicizing

transitive verb

: to bring to the attention of the public : advertise

Synonyms of publicize

• promote
• sell

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

As in the thriller, anxious local leaders debated whether publicizing the peril would scare off tourists. — Bob Drogin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

But since then, the policies have been adopted uniformly, publicized clearly and elevated to play a more central role in campus life. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s surprise return to the UK has been heavily publicized, and there are plenty of questions. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2026

For starters, federal agencies do not publicize all recalls, especially if products are no longer on the market. — Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

public entry 1 + -ize

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for publicize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize
• butterflies

Kids Definition

publicize

verb

pub·​li·​cize ˈpəb-lə-ˌsīz 

publicized; publicizing

: to give publicity to