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ad·ver·tise

advertise

 
 
pronunciation:
aed vr taIz
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part of speech: verb
inflections: advertises, advertising, advertised
definition 1: to present as good or favorable in order to win people's business or support.
The stores start advertising Halloween candy in September.
synonyms:
promote
similar words:
announce, bill, hype, plug, publish, push, sell
definition 2: to call attention to.
He advertises his wealth by wearing flashy gold jewelry.
similar words:
announce, disclose, display, proclaim, reveal, show
definition 3: to try to find something by placing a notice or advertisement in a public place (usually followed by "for").
She advertised for a baby-sitter in the newspaper.
derivation: advertiser (n.)
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broader category that includes advertising
similar to advertising
some actions associated with advertising
some kinds of advertisements
some parts of advertisements
some people associated with advertising
some places for advertising
some subjects of advertisements
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