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publicity

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/pəˈblɪsɪti/ · pu-blic-i-ty

the dissemination of information to attract public attention.

Meanings

nounformal

the dissemination of information to attract public attention.

معلومات کی تقسیم جو عوام کا توجہ حاصل کرنے کے لیے کی جاتی ہے۔

تشہیر

tashheer

Synonyms

advertisementpromotionpublic relationsاشتہارتشہیرمعلوماتی

Antonyms

secrecyconcealmentobscurityپوشیدگیاخفاغیر مشہوری

Common Collocations

  • publicity campaign
  • media publicity
  • positive publicity

Example Sentences

The company launched a new publicity campaign to promote their product.

کمپنی نے اپنے پروڈکٹ کی تشہیر کے لیے ایک نئی تشہیر کی مہم شروع کی۔

Company ne apne product ki tashheer ke liye ek nai tashheer ki muhim shuru ki.

Publicity plays a crucial role in shaping public perceptions.

تشہیر عوامی تاثرات کو تشکیل دینے میں اہم کردار ادا کرتی ہے۔

Tashheer aamayi taseerat ko tashkeel dene mein aham kirdar ada karti hai.

Bad publicity can harm a company's reputation.

خراب تشہیر ایک کمپنی کے شہرت کو نقصان پہنچا سکتی ہے۔

Kharab tashheer aik company ke shohrat ko nuqsan pahunchasakti hai.

Easily Confused With

public:Public refers to the general population, whereas publicity refers to the information disseminated to attract attention.

Word Family

publish
verbشائع کرنا
public
adjectiveعوامی
publicist
nounتشہیرکار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'public' + 'city' where everyone knows the events.

Imagine a loudspeaker announcing news to a crowd in a bustling city.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خود کو بڑھانے کی نکلے ہی روشنی، / وہ سب کچھ ہیں جس کی فطرت کا اعلان ہوا۔

Khud ko barhane ki nikle hi roshni, / wo sab kuch hain jiska fitrat ka ailan hua.

To enhance oneself, the light of announcement emerges; / They are all that is declared by nature.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چوری چھپے آنتی کا طعام میسر نہیں۔

Chori chhupe aanti ka taam mayasar nahin.

You can't prepare food for a thief secretly.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "publicitas" — the state of being public

First known use: 19th century

The term 'publicity' emerged in the late 19th century as forms of mass communication like newspapers began to proliferate, necessitating the need for public attention and visibility.