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Definition of publicize

publicize

/ˈpʌb.lɪ.saɪz/
(UK: publicise)
pub · li · cize
Adverb:publicly
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Adjective:public
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Past Simple:publicized
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Past Participle:publicized
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Present Participle:publicizing
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• verb

1

To make something widely known to the general public.

Example

"The organization worked tirelessly to publicize the findings of their environmental report."

2

To advertise or promote a product, person, or event in the media.

Example

"The author went on a national tour to publicize her latest historical novel."

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• Nearby Words

publication
publicist
publicity
publicize
publicly
publicness
publish

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century in American English from the adjective "public" (ultimately from Latin publicus, meaning "pertaining to the people") and the verbal suffix "-ize".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Publicize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/publicize
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