advertise

advertise Definition

ad·ver·tise (ad′vər tīz′)

transitive verb -·tised′, -·tis′·ing

to tell about or praise (a product, service, etc.) publicly, as through newspapers, handbills, radio, television, etc., so as to make people want to buy it
to make known; give notice of

Etymology: ME advertisen < OFr a(d)vertiss-, extended stem of advertir, to warn, call attention to < L advertere, advert

intransitive verb

to call the public's attention to things for sale or rent, help wanted, etc., as by printed or broadcast notices; sponsor advertisements
to ask (for) publicly by printed notice, etc. advertise for a servant

advertise Related Forms

ad′·ver·tis′er noun

advertise Synonyms

To make public
publicize, proclaim, herald, announce, broadcast, blazon, declare, notify, promulgate, display, exhibit, show, reveal, expose, disclose, unmask, divulge, uncover, communicate, publish abroad, issue, print, circulate, placard, show off, parade, flaunt, vent, post, propagate, disseminate, inform, celebrate, propagandize, spread, splash, put on display, unveil, air, acquaint, apprise, noise abroad, make known, announce publicly, make a public announcement of, lay before the public, call public attention to, give public notice of, go public, bruit about, blaze abroad, trumpet, give out; press-agent*, plug*, play up*.
Antonyms hide*, conceal*, cover. *
To solicit business
promote, praise, publicize, cry up, sell, build up, vaunt, commend to the public, display, exhibit, circularize, advance, give samples, sponsor, endorse, ballyhoo*, boost*, push*, plug*, tout*, hype*, puff*, press-agent*, beat the drum for*, make a pitch for*.

advertise Usage Examples

Object

vacancy: You can too, by looking out for vacancies advertised in the press or checking the main Civil Service gateway on the web.
hundred: The CEMS Placement team has close links with the business community and advertize hundreds of work placements every year.
mill: He advertised the mill for removal in July 1863.
property: Please note this form is to advertize a single property, for sale by owner, only.
job: We reserve the right to remove, or to choose not to advertize jobs which we feel do not comply with good employment practice.
fact: Post signs advertising the fact that all items have been security marked.

Preposition: on

hebweb: If you wish to advertize on the Hebweb please don't do so here but email us your requirements.
website: Arrangements for 2006 will be advertised on the website in early 2006.
TV: It's why E is banned and alcohol is advertised on TV.
television: The popularity of auction sites such as Ebay is phenomenal, to the extent where they now advertize on television.

Preposition: as

trading: IMPORTANT: office address must under no circumstances be used as or be advertised as a trading or general correspondence address.

Modifying Another Word

Preposition: in

press: Details are also being advertised in the local press.
newspaper: The IVA is not advertised in any newspaper unlike a Bankruptcy Order.
brochure: The price you pay for the accommodation advertised in this brochure will be no higher than the " to " price quoted.
magazine: We have extensive on-line links, appear highly ranked in all the major search engines and have also often advertised in national magazines.
bulletin: This will be advertised in the forthcoming weekly bulletin.
newsletter: Holds support group meetings usually once a month, details of which are advertised in the newsletter.

Preposition: for

privateer: Government advertises for NHS privateers ( 30/6/06 ) UNISON calls for TUC meeting over ' breach of trust ' more.
sale: A No, the customer must own the goods that are advertised for sale on their web site.

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