publicise
Spread the word
Publicise is the British spelling of publicize—to make something widely known or to promote it to the public.
Governments publicise policies, companies publicise products, and activists publicise causes.
The charity publicised the event through social media.
The word implies deliberate effort to attract attention or spread information.
Declare officially and openly
- declareState officially
- broadcastTransmitted media signal
- discloseReveal hidden information
- revealMake something visible
notify · inform · report · communicate · herald · release · circulate · disseminate
Apply force downward
- journalismNews gathering and dissemination
- coverageExtent of inclusion
- headlineNews article title
- newscastBroadcast of current events
broadcast · correspondent · reporter · editorial · column · tabloid · documentary · interview
Large outdoor advertising structure
- commercialPaid broadcast promotion
- promotionRank increase or publicity
- brandingCreating distinctive identity
- sloganMemorable promotional phrase
endorsement · tagline · brochure · leaflet · placard · hoarding · pamphlet · catalogue
State of being unprotected
- profileSide-facing outline
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
- limelightCenter of public notice
attention · prominence · awareness · notoriety · fame · presence · platform · reach
Advocating to decision-makers
- canvassingSystematic direct voter outreach
- grassrootsCommon people as political base
- outreachProactive community assistance
- advocacyPleading for a cause
rally · petition · mobilisation · activist · leafleting · door-to-door · social media · hashtag
proclaim
Declare officially and openly
reveal · notify · inform · report · communicate · herald · release · circulate · disseminate · convey
press
Apply force downward
- journalismNews gathering and dissemination
- coverageExtent of inclusion
- headlineNews article title
newscast · broadcast · correspondent · reporter · editorial · column · tabloid · documentary · interview · feature
billboard
Large outdoor advertising structure
- commercialPaid broadcast promotion
- promotionRank increase or publicity
- brandingCreating distinctive identity
slogan · endorsement · tagline · brochure · leaflet · placard · hoarding · pamphlet · catalogue · prospectus
exposure
State of being unprotected
- profileSide-facing outline
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- spotlightConcentrated illumination source
limelight · attention · prominence · awareness · notoriety · fame · presence · platform · reach · audience
lobbying
Advocating to decision-makers
- canvassingSystematic direct voter outreach
- grassrootsCommon people as political base
- outreachProactive community assistance
advocacy · rally · petition · mobilisation · activist · leafleting · door-to-door · social media · hashtag · viral
publiciseconceal
Keep from being seen
hide · suppress · keep secret · cover up · withhold
publicisedownplay
Diminish perceived importance
minimize · understate · soft-pedal · play down · de-emphasize
- publicity stuntStaged event for attention
- publicity tourPromotional travel for media appearances
- publicity houndOne craving media attention
- publicity shotsProfessional images for promotion
- publicity campaignsOrganized efforts seeking attention
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