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Definition advertise in British English

advertise verb

verb
/ˈædvə(r)taɪz/
1

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

Example

Political parties are not allowed to advertise 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 let on
Definition advertise in British English