Publicized Meaning in English
word · lemma: publicize
ˈpəbɫɪˌsaɪzd
PUB-li-syzd
ˈpʌblɪsaɪzd
PUB-li-syzd
Definition
Made something known to many people, especially through newspapers, TV, or the internet.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal; often used when referring to news, events, or information spread to the public. Collocates with 'widely', 'heavily', or 'well'. Not used for small private sharing—prefer 'shared' or 'told' there. 'Publicized' can be neutral or negative depending on context.
Spanish: publicitado - difundidoPortuguese (BR): divulgado - publicizadoPortuguese (PT): divulgado - publicitadoChinese (Simplified): 公开宣传 - 披露Chinese (Traditional): 公開宣傳 - 披露Hindi: प्रचारित किया गयाArabic: تم الإعلان عنه - تم الترويج لهBengali: প্রচারিত - প্রকাশিতRussian: разрекламирован - опубликованJapanese: 公表された - 広く伝えられたVietnamese: được công bố - được quảng báKorean: 공개된 - 널리 알린Turkish: duyurulan - yayımlananUrdu: شائع کیا گیا - مشتہر کیا گیاIndonesian: dipublikasikan - diumumkan
Example Sentences
The new law was quickly publicized.
basic
Her achievements were widely publicized in the media.
basic
The festival was not well publicized.
basic
The company publicized its new product through social media influencers.
natural
Mistakes made by celebrities are often publicized more than their successes.
natural
She didn't want her personal life to be publicized.
natural