publicize

Make widely known

To publicize is to make something widely known, to bring it to public attention through deliberate effort: The company publicized the product launch through social media.

Unlike mere announcement, publicize implies active promotion—generating coverage, spreading the word, building awareness.

Something can also be publicized against one's will when private information becomes public: The scandal was publicized by tabloids.

promote

promote

Raise in rank

plug · pitch · hype · boost · sponsor · tout · advocate · sell · popularize · trumpet

broadcast

broadcast

Transmitted media signal

livestream · stream · webcast · podcast · telecast · newscast · airwaves · radio · television · satellite

campaign

campaign

Organized effort toward goal

propaganda · canvassing · lobbying · activism · grassroots · outreach · billboards · flyers · pamphlets · slogans

awareness

awareness

State of perceiving reality

exposure · attention · spotlight · notoriety · familiarity · prominence · profile · sensitization · enlightenment · education

announce

announcement

Public declaration of information

release · bulletin · communique · dispatch · briefing · advisory · notification · disclosure · revelation · newsflash

media

press

Apply force downward

headline · article · editorial · column · correspondent · reporter · tabloid · gazette · periodical · documentary

Categories
Opposites
visibility/disclosure

publicizeconceal

Keep from being seen

hide · suppress · cover up · keep secret · withhold

communication action

publicizeretract

Withdraw something said

recant · revoke · recall · withdraw · disavow

Phrases
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