publicize

[ puhb-luh-sahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, pub·li·cized, pub·li·ciz·ing.

1. to give publicity to; bring to public notice; advertise:

   They publicized the meeting as best they could.

   Synonyms: announce, acclaim, sell, promote

publicize

/ ˈpʌblɪˌsaɪz /

verb

1. tr to bring to public notice; advertise

Other Words From

• mis·publi·cized adjective
• over·publi·cize verb (used with object) overpublicized overpublicizing
• un·publi·cized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of publicize¹

First recorded in 1925–30; public + -ize

Example Sentences

According to the law enforcement source familiar with the situation, at least one other bag was recovered elsewhere several days ago, though it wasn’t publicized at the time.

From Los Angeles Times

While immigration agents staged highly publicized raids during the 1980s, Democrats and Republicans worked on an amnesty that President Reagan signed into law in 1986.

From Los Angeles Times

The documentary highlights a highly publicized 2011 incident involving Brown’s outburst on "Good Morning America."

From Salon

One of the most highly publicized cases concerned the vicious beating of San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow following an opening day Dodgers-Giants game in March 2011.

From Los Angeles Times

“Then I was like, What are you doing? Like, get a life. This person, this is their private life. We don’t need to f— publicize this.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• advertise
• announce
• boost
• broadcast
• promulgate
• tout
• trumpet