First Known Use: 15th century
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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
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ADVERTISED 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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