advertise

ad-ver-tise · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To describe or draw attention to a product, service, or event in a public medium to promote sales or attendance.

  2. 2.

    To make something known publicly.

  3. 3.

    To seek or offer something through a public notice.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    advertise for — To seek something through a public notice.
  • •
    as advertised — As described or promised in promotional material.

Related words

Antonyms: conceal, hide
See also: advertisement, advertising, promote, publicize
Synonyms: announce, market, promote, publicize

Etymology

From Old French advertir ("to notice"), from Latin advertere ("to turn toward"), from ad- ("toward") + vertere ("to turn").