publicize — to make information about something widely known to the public
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make information about something widely known to the public
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpʌblɪsaɪz/
Korean meaning: 대중에게 널리 알리다, 홍보하다, 선전하다
Korean pronunciation: **퍼**블리사이즈
Example Sentences
- The CEO decided to publicize his embarrassing dance moves to boost company morale.
- They need to publicize the job openings before the deadline.
- The restaurant owner publicized his secret recipe, and now everyone makes better food than him.
publicize
VERB//ˈpʌblɪsaɪz//
to make information about something widely known to the public

a enthusiastic person stands on a small platform holding up colorful flyers and speaking animatedly to a growing crowd. The speaker gestures broadly while distributing promotional materials to eager listeners below. More and more people notice the commotion and begin walking over from different directions. The crowd starts taking flyers and sharing them with others nearby. Some audience members point excitedly at the materials while others nod in understanding. someone making information widely known to the public through active promotion and distribution

Publicize to advertise, and you'll realize the prize!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'publicus(공공의)'에서 유래했으며, 'public'에 '-ize(~하게 하다)' 접미사가 붙어 '공개적으로 만들다'는 의미가 되었습니다. 19세기부터 현대적인 '홍보하다'의 뜻으로 사용되기 시작했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The CEO decided to publicize his embarrassing dance moves to boost company morale.”
“They need to publicize the job openings before the deadline.”
“The restaurant owner publicized his secret recipe, and now everyone makes better food than him.”
“The university will publicize the research results in next month's journal.”
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