verb

advertise

AD-vuh-tyz

verb

To promote a product, service, or event publicly in order to attract interest or sales.

"The startup advertised its app through social media influencers."

"They advertised the job opening on several career sites."

How to Use Advertise

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo publicly promote something so people notice it and (usually) buy it.

Common pairings

advertise a product advertise online advertise a job

advertised past tense, advertises singular

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The startup _____ its app through social media influencers.

From Middle English advertisen, from Old French avertir, "to warn" or "give notice," later reshaped to match advertisement.

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