verb
advertise
AD-ver-tyze/ˈædvərtaɪz/
To make something publicly known, especially to promote it.
The bakery owner advertises croissants with a large picture outside the display.
Etymology
Turning toward something became directing attention to it. Advertise shifted from taking notice oneself to informing others, then acquired the commercial sense of calling attention to goods for sale.
In context
allow us to advertise your name as a speaker at to morrow’s meeting
More examples
- We advertised for a roommate and received six replies.
- He rarely advertises his achievements to other people.
- The theater is advertising a new series of free concerts.
Forms
advertise · advertises · advertised · advertising
advertisement noun — A notice promoting something to an audience.
advertiser noun — A person or organization placing advertisements.
Similar words
- promote
- Emphasizes encouraging interest or support, sometimes without public notices.
- publicize
- Emphasizes spreading information rather than persuading people to buy.