The organization plans to publicize the charity event through social media and local newspapers.
synonyms
promoteannounceadvertise
word origin — The word 'publicize' originated from the combination of 'public', derived from the Latin 'publicus', meaning 'of the people', and the suffix '-ize', which denotes the action of causing or making something happen.
SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 319
Set 319 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: publicize, collate, abduct, pivot, propagate. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
publicize · verb/ˈpʌblɪˌzaɪz/
to make information about something widely known
The organization plans to publicize the charity event through social media and local newspapers.
Synonyms: promote, announce, advertise
Origin: The word 'publicize' originated from the combination of 'public', derived from the Latin 'publicus', meaning 'of the people', and the suffix '-ize', which denotes the action of causing or making something happen.
collate · verb/kəˈleɪt/
to gather and arrange items or information in a specific order or sequence
The researcher will collate the survey results to analyze trends in consumer behavior.
Synonyms: collect, assemble, organize
Origin: Originates from the Latin word 'collātus', the past participle of 'colligere', meaning 'to gather together'.
abduct · verb/æbˈdʌkt/
to take someone away by force or deception
The criminal attempted to abduct the child from the playground, but was quickly apprehended by the vigilante.
Synonyms: kidnap, carry off, seize
Origin: From Latin 'abductus', past participle of 'abducere', meaning to lead away.
pivot · verb/ˈpɪv.ət/
to turn or rotate on a central point
The dancer had to pivot gracefully on her toes to maintain her balance during the performance.
Synonyms: turn, rotate, spin
Origin: Middle French 'pivot' meaning 'a pin or pivot' from 'pivoter', meaning 'to pivot', from 'pieu' meaning 'stake'.
propagate · verb/ˈprɑː.pə.ɡeɪt/
to spread or promote ideas, information, or organisms
The organization aims to propagate awareness about environmental issues through community workshops.
Synonyms: spread, disseminate, promote
Origin: The word 'propagate' comes from the Latin 'propagare', meaning to plant or spread forth.