advertise
verb
ad·ver·tise
ˈad-vər-ˌtīz 
advertised; advertising; advertises
1
transitive + intransitive
: to make the public aware of (something or someone) especially by means of a published or broadcast notice
a web page advertising upcoming events
: such as
a
: to present (something or oneself) to the public in a way that is intended to attract customers : promote
… a social media marketplace where … members can advertise goods and services.—
Cathalena E. Burch
Cathalena E. Burch… Black Friday, a red-letter day when retailers advertise massive sales.—Duncan Fine
Duncan FineDealers are advertising prices about 3% to 5% below sticker price …—Russ Mitchell
Russ MitchellConstruction on these houses is under way and some are already being advertised for sale.—Ellie Brown
Ellie Brown… some … brokers advertise themselves as offering no-commission trading.—Charles Bovaird
Charles BovairdAll these systems work as advertised.—Emme Hall
Emme HallOf course, if you really want to host a successful yard sale, you'll need to advertise.—Maurie Backman
Maurie Backman
b
transitive + intransitive
: to announce (something wanted or offered) publicly
The position was advertised on various job sites.
The company is currently advertising for an accountant.
2
a
: to make (something) publicly and generally known
We tried not to advertise our presence.
I didn't want to advertise the fact that I could shell out for a luxury item …—Kira Vermond
Kira Vermond
b
archaic
: to make something known to (another person or persons) : notify sense 1
I have advertised him by secret means …—William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare… it seemed to Nathan as if the entire neighborhood were being advertised of the fact …—Mary S. Watts
Mary S. Watts
advertiser
noun
plural advertisers
print advertisers
Station managers say many regular advertisers aren't able to buy ads now.
—Associated Press
Associated Press
Synonyms
Examples of advertise in a Sentence
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.
Business increased after we began to advertise on the radio.
If you want to attract customers, it pays to advertise.
The company is advertising for a secretary.
We advertised the job in the paper.
He stomped loudly to advertise his presence.
Recent Examples on the Web
But not all of that salmon is as advertised, according to new research.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
The Republic found numerous posts on Snapchat, Instagram and other social media sites advertising big paydays for drivers in Arizona border towns, including Bisbee, Sierra Vista and Douglas.
—Jason Wolf, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Note that the rates and fee structures advertised are subject to fluctuate in accordance with the Fed rate.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
Her campaign previously hosted a Karaoke for Kamala event and advertised it in Filipino American newspapers.
—Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Oct. 2024
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Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
The Republic found numerous posts on Snapchat, Instagram and other social media sites advertising big paydays for drivers in Arizona border towns, including Bisbee, Sierra Vista and Douglas.
—Jason Wolf, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Note that the rates and fee structures advertised are subject to fluctuate in accordance with the Fed rate.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
Her campaign previously hosted a Karaoke for Kamala event and advertised it in Filipino American newspapers.
—Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Advertise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/advertise. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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advertise
verb
ad·ver·tise
ˈad-vər-ˌtīz
advertised; advertising
1
: to announce publicly especially by a printed notice or a broadcast
advertise a sale
2
: to call public attention to especially by pointing out desirable qualities so as to create a desire to buy or to do business with
advertise a cereal
advertise a store
3
: to give a public notice or advertisement
advertise for a lost dog
advertiser
noun
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