advertise

[ˈædvərtaɪz]

advertise Definition

to promote or draw attention to a product, service, or event in order to attract customers or attendees.

Using advertise: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "advertise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company is advertising its new product on TV.

• Example

  We need to advertise our services more effectively.

• Example

  The concert was advertised as a charity event.

advertise Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for advertise

• promote
• publicize
• market
• tout
• plug

Antonyms for advertise

• conceal
• hide
• suppress

Phrases with advertise

• advertise for

  to publicly request or seek something, especially employees or tenants

  Example

  The company is advertising for a new marketing manager.

• advertise one's presence

  to make one's presence known or conspicuous

  Example

  The protesters advertised their presence by chanting and holding signs.

• advertise oneself

  to promote oneself or one's abilities in order to gain attention or opportunities

  Example

  He advertised himself as a skilled carpenter and got many job offers.

Origins of advertise

from Old French 'avertir', meaning 'to warn'

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Summary: advertise in Brief

'Advertise' [ˈædvərtaɪz] means to promote or draw attention to a product, service, or event in order to attract customers or attendees. It is commonly used in business and marketing contexts, as in 'The company is advertising its new product on TV.' Phrases like 'advertise for' and 'advertise oneself' extend the usage of 'advertise' to requesting or seeking something publicly, or promoting oneself or one's abilities.