publicize
UK: ˈpʌblɪsaɪz | US: ˈpʌblɪsaɪz
vt. to make something widely known to the public
vt. to promote or advertise something
The word "publicize" combines "public," derived from Latin publicus (pertaining to the people or community), with the suffix "-ize," from Greek -izein, which converts nouns/adjectives into verbs meaning "to make or cause to be." The term emerged in the early 19th century, reflecting the growing need to describe actions aimed at spreading information to the masses, particularly with the rise of media and advertising.
The company plans to publicize its new product through social media.
Celebrities often hire agents to publicize their work.
The government failed to publicize the policy changes effectively.
Nonprofits rely on volunteers to publicize their causes.
The event was widely publicized in local newspapers.