To make something known to the public or to give something a lot of public attention, especially through advertising or media.
From 'public' (from Latin 'publicus,' meaning 'of the people') combined with the verb suffix '-ize.' The word emerged in the 19th century as mass media and advertising grew.
Publicizing something is different from the information existing—it's about choosing to amplify it, which is why celebrities and companies hire publicists to control their public image.
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