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pub·li·cize

[puhb-luh-sahyz]
verb (used with object), pub·li·cized, pub·li·ciz·ing.
to give publicity to; bring to public notice; advertise: They publicized the meeting as best they could.
Also, especially British, pub·li·cise.


Origin:
1925–30; public + -ize

mis·pub·li·cized, adjective
o·ver·pub·li·cize, verb (used with object), o·ver·pub·li·cized, o·ver·pub·li·ciz·ing.
un·pub·li·cized, adjective


promote, sell, acclaim, announce.
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publicize or publicise (ˈpʌblɪˌsaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(tr) to bring to public notice; advertise
 
publicise or publicise
 
vb

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