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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: When you advertise something, you tell people about it and you try to make them think it is a good thing. If people want to sell things, they often advertise them.
The sign in the store window advertises Halloween candy.Some companies advertise their products on both radio and television.
similar words:
announce, push, sell
definition 2: Sometimes when you advertise something, you just let people know about it.
The children put up signs around the neighborhood to advertise the school play.
similar words:
announce, show
derivation: advertiser (n.)
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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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