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publicize

[ˈpʌblɪsaɪz]

publicize Definition

  • 1to make something known to the public, especially for the first time
  • 2to promote or advertise something widely

Using publicize: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "publicize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company hired a PR firm to publicize their new product.

  • Example

    The event was publicized on social media and in local newspapers.

  • Example

    The government is trying to publicize the importance of wearing masks during the pandemic.

publicize Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for publicize

Phrases with publicize

  • to promote or advertise a book to the public

    Example

    The author went on a book tour to publicize her latest novel.

  • to promote or raise awareness for a particular social or political issue

    Example

    The organization used social media to publicize their cause and gain support.

  • to promote or advertise a sale to the public

    Example

    The store used flyers and email marketing to publicize their holiday sale.

Origins of publicize

from French 'publiciser', from 'public'

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Summary: publicize in Brief

To 'publicize' [ˈpʌblɪsaɪz] means to make something known to the public, often for the first time, or to promote and advertise something widely. It can refer to promoting a book, a cause, or a sale, as well as raising awareness for social or political issues. Synonyms include 'promote,' 'advertise,' and 'broadcast.'