publicise
UK: ˈpʌblɪsaɪz | US: ˈpʌblɪsaɪz
vt. to make something widely known to the public; to promote or advertise
The word "publicise" combines "public," derived from Latin publicus (pertaining to the people or community), with the verb-forming suffix "-ise," a British English variant of "-ize." The suffix originates from Greek -izein, indicating action or process. The term emerged in the 19th century, reflecting the growing need to describe the act of disseminating information to the public, particularly in media and commerce. The spelling "-ise" aligns with British conventions, while "-ize" is more common in American English.
The company hired a PR team to publicise its new product launch.
Celebrities often use social media to publicise their charitable work.
The government campaigned to publicise the importance of voting.
She wrote an article to publicise the environmental issue.
The event was poorly publicised, resulting in low attendance.