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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Example sentences
The popular media publicize these findings widely, which directly affects
  consumer behavior.
But my guess is that editors are afraid of what will happen to them if they
  delve too deeply into this subject, or publicize it.
Remember to publicly acknowledge their support as you publicize your event.
Few teams publicize it for the obvious reason they want you to belly up to
  their concession stands.
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