advertise
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈæd.və.taɪz/
KK: /ˈæd.vɚ.taɪz/
intransitive verb
Definition
To make something known to the public, especially to promote a product or service.
Example
Many companies advertise their products during the Super Bowl.
Tense Forms
Past: advertised
Past Participle: advertised
Conversation
Have you seen how they advertise the new café downtown?
Yeah, I saw their ads everywhere, even on social media!
I think it's smart to advertise in so many places.
Definitely! It really helps them attract more customers.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
promote
publicize
announce
Antonyms
conceal
suppress
hide
transitive verb
Definition
To promote or make something known to the public, especially to encourage people to buy a product or use a service.
Example
The company decided to advertise their new product on television.
Tense Forms
Past: advertised
Past Participle: advertised
Conversation
Have you seen how they advertise the new restaurant downtown?
Yeah, I noticed it all over social media!
I think their strategy to advertise with local influencers is smart.
Root Explanation
Advertise → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "vertere" (meaning to turn). The word originally meant to turn attention towards something, hence to promote or announce.
Memory Tip
Think of 'turning' attention 'to' something — that's why advertise means to promote or announce.
Visually Confused Words
readvertise
unadvertised
preadvertise
foreadvertise
averse
advise