As verbs the difference between familiarize and publicize
is that familiarize is to make, or become familiar with something or someone while publicize is (american spelling).
familiarize
English
Alternative forms
* familiarise (non-Oxford British spelling)
Verb
(familiariz)
To make, or become familiar with something or someone.
Related terms
* familiarization
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publicize
English
Alternative forms
* publicise (Commonwealth )
Verb
(en-verb)
(American spelling)