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ad·ver·tise

Pronounced:

/ˈædvɚˌtaɪz/Listen to audio

Function:

verb

Inflected forms:

ad·ver·tis·es; ad·ver·tised; ad·ver·tis·ing

Meaning:

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.
—ad·ver·tis·er noun plural ad·ver·tis·ers [count] television advertisers [=companies that advertise on television]
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