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advertise

verb
ad·​ver·​tise | \ ˈad-vÉ™r-ËŒtÄ«z How to pronounce advertise (audio) \
advertised; advertising

Definition of advertise

transitive verb

1 : to make something known to : notify
2a : to make publicly and generally known advertising their readiness to make concessions
b : to announce publicly especially by a printed notice or a broadcast a poster advertising forthcoming events
c : to call public attention to especially by emphasizing desirable qualities so as to arouse a desire to buy or patronize : promote a company advertising its newest products

intransitive verb

: to issue or sponsor advertising advertise for a secretary
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Other Words from advertise

advertiser noun

Examples of advertise in a Sentence

They are advertising the new edition of the book. The vacation was advertised as a week in paradise. It turned out to be exactly as advertised. Business increased after we began to advertise on the radio. If you want to attract customers, it pays to advertise. The company is advertising for a secretary. We advertised the job in the paper. She advertised her presence by wearing a skimpy dress.
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 The easiest way to do this is to look for formulas that specifically advertise omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid content, such as Paula’s Choice Omega+ Complex moisturizer, $35, and Biossance Squalane + Omega repair cream, $58. — A.a. Newton, SELF, "Do You Really Need to Put Fatty Acids on Your Face?," 28 Aug. 2019 Police said the virus was sent through USB drives and emails that advertised quick money making or erotic pictures. — Mahita Gajanan, Time, "French Police Team Destroys Virus That Hit Nearly 1 Million Computers," 28 Aug. 2019 Within the vestibule there are the usual takeout menus and free newspapers scattered on the tiled floor, and someone has once again covered the buzzer panel with stickers advertising a locksmith. — Kate Walbert, The New Yorker, "To Do," 26 Aug. 2019 Bannister was a good commercial artist, producing portraits of children and their pets, advertising photography, and illustrations for the American Kennel Club magazine. — Brian T. Allen, National Review, "Dog Days of Summer? Visit the New Museum of the Dog," 24 Aug. 2019 But the list of accusers has continued to grow as Ohio State publicized the investigation, alumni began sharing stories, and lawyers for the initial plaintiffs advertised a push to hold the university accountable. — Kantele Franko, chicagotribune.com, "More than 300 accuse former Ohio State team doctor of sexual abuse, lawyers say," 23 Aug. 2019 Nancy Gold and Barbara Black Goldfarb, best friends who run Elegant Introductions, another luxury matchmaking service that advertises in Harvard Magazine, give a similar rationale. — Marella Gayla, BostonGlobe.com, "Matchmaker, matchmaker still makes a match," 23 Aug. 2019 Research the address on the Maricopa County Assessor’s Office website to see if the homeowner listed matches the name of the person advertising the home for sale or rent. — Paulina Pineda, azcentral, "This man posted a room for rent in a home he didn't own, police say," 22 Aug. 2019 Saucedo said a pink poster advertising Maltese puppies for sale was found outside of the home. — Rebecca Hennes, Houston Chronicle, "Nearly 50 dogs rescued from alleged hoarder's house in Matagorda County," 21 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of advertise

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

History and Etymology for advertise

Middle English advertisen, avertysen "to pay attention to, take note of, notify, inform," borrowed from Anglo-French avertiss-, advertiss-, stem of avertir, advertir "to notify, (reflexive) recognize, be mindful of" — more at advert entry 1

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advertise

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How to pronounce advertise (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of advertise

: to make the public aware of something (such as a product) that is being sold
: to make a public announcement (in a newspaper, on the Internet, etc.) about something that is wanted or available
: to cause people to notice (something)

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advertise

verb
ad·​ver·​tise | \ ˈad-vÉ™r-ËŒtÄ«z How to pronounce advertise (audio) \
advertised; advertising

Kids Definition of advertise

1 : to call to public attention to persuade to buy advertise a car
2 : to announce publicly The fundraising event was advertised on TV.

Other Words from advertise

advertiser noun

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