Publicize Meaning in English

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Definition

To make information, news, or an event known to the public, usually through media like newspapers, TV, or social media.

Usage & Nuances

Usually somewhat formal or professional. Common with information, events, campaigns. Collocates with 'event', 'findings', 'campaign', 'product'. Do not confuse with 'publish' (used for books, articles) or 'advertise' (focus on selling).

• Spanish: publicar - dar a conocer - promocionar
• Portuguese (BR): divulgar - promover - tornar público
• Portuguese (PT): divulgar - promover - tornar público
• Chinese (Simplified): 宣传 - 公布
• Chinese (Traditional): 宣傳 - 公佈
• Hindi: प्रचार करना - सार्वजनिक करना
• Arabic: يعلن - ينشر - يروج
• Bengali: প্রচারের জন্য প্রকাশ করা - জনসমক্ষে আনা
• Russian: опубликовать - обнародовать - придать гласности
• Japanese: 公表する - 宣伝する
• Vietnamese: công bố - quảng bá
• Korean: 공표하다 - 홍보하다
• Turkish: duyurmak - tanıtmak
• Urdu: عام کرنا - تشہیر کرنا
• Indonesian: công khai - quảng bá

Example Sentences

The company will publicize the new product next week.

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We want to publicize our charity event.

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We need to publicize this campaign more if we want people to participate.

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He used social media to publicize his research findings.

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The results were publicized in local newspapers.

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Don’t publicize personal information online.

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