The difference between Advertise and Publicise
When used as verbs, advertise means to notify (someone) of something, whereas publicise means to make widely known to the public.
check bellow for the other definitions of Advertise and Publicise
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Advertise as a verb (transitive, now, _, rare):
To notify (someone) of something; to call someone's attention to something.
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Advertise as a verb (transitive):
To give (especially public) notice of (something); to announce publicly.
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Advertise as a verb (intransitive):
To provide information about a person or goods and services to influence others.
Examples:
"It pays to advertise."
"For personal needs, advertise on the internet or in a local newspaper."
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Advertise as a verb (transitive):
To provide public information about (a product, service etc.) in order to attract public awareness and increase sales.
Examples:
"Over the air, they advertise their product on drive-time radio talk shows and TV news shows."
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Publicise as a verb:
To make widely known to the public.
Examples:
"The scandal was so publicised that he lost the next election."
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Publicise as a verb:
To advertise, create publicity for.
Examples:
"They're already publicising next month's concert."