ad·ver·tise
Pronounced:
/ˈædvɚˌtaɪz/
Function:
verbInflected forms:
ad·ver·tis·es; ad·ver·tised; ad·ver·tis·ingMeaning:
1 : to make the public aware of something (such as a product) that is being sold [+ obj] ▪ 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. [no obj] ▪ Business increased after we began to advertise on the radio. ▪ If you want to attract customers, it pays to advertise.
2 : to make a public announcement (in a newspaper, on the Internet, etc.) about something that is wanted or available [no obj] ▪ The company is advertising for a secretary. [+ obj] ▪ We advertised the job in the paper.
3 [+ obj] : to cause people to notice (something) ▪ You don't have to advertise [=draw attention to] the fact that we arrived late. ▪ She advertised her presence by wearing a skimpy dress.
2 : to make a public announcement (in a newspaper, on the Internet, etc.) about something that is wanted or available [no obj] ▪ The company is advertising for a secretary. [+ obj] ▪ We advertised the job in the paper.
3 [+ obj] : to cause people to notice (something) ▪ You don't have to advertise [=draw attention to] the fact that we arrived late. ▪ She advertised her presence by wearing a skimpy dress.
—ad·ver·tis·er noun plural ad·ver·tis·ers [count] ▪ television advertisers [=companies that advertise on television]