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advertise

verb ad·ver·tise \ˈad-vər-ˌtīz\

: to make the public aware of something (such as a product) that is being sold

: to make a public announcement (in a newspaper, on the Internet, etc.) about something that is wanted or available

: to cause people to notice (something)

ad·ver·tisedad·ver·tis·ing

Full Definition of ADVERTISE

transitive verb
1
:  to make something known to :  notify
2
a :  to make publicly and generally known <advertising their readiness to make concessions>
b :  to announce publicly especially by a printed notice or a broadcast
c :  to call public attention to especially by emphasizing desirable qualities so as to arouse a desire to buy or patronize :  promote
intransitive verb
:  to issue or sponsor advertising <advertise for a secretary>
ad·ver·tis·er noun
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Origin of ADVERTISE

Middle English, to pay heed to, observe, notify, from Anglo-French advertiss-, stem of advertir
First Known Use: 15th century

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ADVERTISE Defined for Kids

advertise

verb ad·ver·tise \ˈad-vər-ˌtīz\
ad·ver·tisedad·ver·tis·ing

Definition of ADVERTISE for Kids

1
:  to call to public attention to persuade to buy <advertise a car>
2
:  to announce publicly <The fundraising event was advertised on TV.>
ad·ver·tis·er noun

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