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Definition advertise in American English

advertise verb

verb
/ˈædvərˌtaɪz/
1

to try to persuade people to buy a product or service by announcing it on television, on the Internet, in newspapers, etc.

Example

The company regularly advertises on TV.

Example

The perfume has been advertised in all the major women's magazines.

Synonyms and related words
advertise be billed to sing/play etc. bill as
1.1

to invite people to apply for a job by announcing it in a newspaper, on the Internet, etc.

Example

This job was advertised in the local paper.

Example

We need to advertise for a new chef.

Synonyms and related words
advertise be billed to sing/play etc. bill as
1.2

to announce that something such as a concert, sports event, etc. will take place, for example by putting a notice in a newspaper

Synonyms and related words
advertise be billed to sing/play etc. bill as
2

to tell people something that should be kept secret

Example

It's best not to advertise your own shortcomings.

Synonyms and related words
reveal tell betray
Definition advertise in American English