Advert — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ad-ˈvərt/ (verb) /ˈad-ˌvərt/ (noun) ad·vert

Meaning & Definition of Advert

Advert (verb)

  1. to turn the mind or attention —used with to
  2. to call attention in the course of speaking or writing, make reference —used with to

Advert (noun)

  1. advertisement

Advert (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a published statement informing the public of a matter of general interest

    "busily perusing the job adverts in the Sunday Times"

    similar: ad, advertisement, announcement, bulletin, communiqué, notice, notification, posting, release
    related: broadside, brochure, circular, flyer, fly sheet, gazette (British), handbill, handout, bill, billboard, placard, playbill, poster, show bill, sign, broadcast, cablecast, newscast, telecast, advertising, billing, blurb, come-on, commercial, message, pitch, plugola, spot, word, communication, dispatch, report, annunciation, declaration, edict, proclamation, promulgation, pronouncement, pronunciamento, rescript, signification, ballyhoo, boost, buildup, campaign, plug, promo, promotion, propaganda, publicity

Advert (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in mention, point

    similar: mention, point, refer, signal, signalize, signify, allude, hint, imply, indicate, infer, insinuate, intimate, suggest, smack (of), smell (of)
    opposite: announce, declare, proclaim, elucidate, explain, spell out, delineate, describe

Related Entry: Advert (to) (verb)

Advert (to) is a different word from Advert. The synonyms below are for advert (to), not for advert.

  1. to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

    "when our hosts adverted to the lateness of the hour we took the hint, and prepared to leave"

    similar: cite, drop, instance, mention, name, note, notice, quote, refer (to), specify, touch (on or upon)
    related: allude (to), hint (at), imply, indicate, infer, intend, intimate, suggest, point (out), signal, signify, denominate, designate, bring up, broach, interject, interpolate, interpose, introduce, infiltrate, insinuate, worm, advertise, announce, broadcast, declare, proclaim, pronounce, publicize, publish, sound, clarify, clear (up), elucidate, explain, explicate, spell out
    near: disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slight

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Advert

The most common words with a similar meaning to Advert:

ad, advertisement, announcement, bulletin, communiqué, notice, notification, posting, release, mention, point, refer, signal, signalize, signify, allude, hint, imply, indicate, infer, insinuate, intimate, suggest, smack (of), smell (of)

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Advert

Words with the opposite meaning of Advert:

announce, declare, proclaim, elucidate, explain, spell out, delineate, describe

Related Words for Advert

broadside, brochure, circular, flyer, fly sheet, gazette, handbill, handout, bill, billboard, placard, playbill, poster, show bill, sign, broadcast, cablecast, newscast, telecast, advertising, billing, blurb, come-on, commercial, message, pitch, plugola, spot, word, communication

Word Forms of Advert

Inflections: adverted, adverting, adverts

Origin & Etymology of Advert

Middle English averten, adverten "to notice, think of, consider, be heedful," borrowed from Anglo-French avertir, advertir "to notify, (reflexive) recognize, be mindful of," going back to Vulgar Latin *advertīre, alteration (by conjugational shift) of Latin advertere "to turn or direct toward, direct (attention) toward, pay heed (to), attract the attention of," from ad- ad- + vertere "to turn" worth:4

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Advert

What does "Advert" mean?

"Advert" means to turn the mind or attention —used with to. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to turn the mind or attention —used with to. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Advert"?

Other words for "Advert" include ad, advertisement, announcement, bulletin, communiqué, notice, notification and posting. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Advert" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Advert"?

There are 75 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Advert". Common alternatives include ad, advertisement, announcement, bulletin, communiqué, notice, notification, posting, release and mention.

What is the opposite of "Advert"?

Antonyms of "Advert" include announce, declare, proclaim, elucidate, explain, spell out, delineate and describe.

How do you use "Advert" in a sentence?

Examples of "Advert" in a sentence: "busily perusing the job adverts in the Sunday Times".

Is "Advert" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Advert" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Advert"?

"Advert" is pronounced /ad-ˈvərt/ as a verb and /ˈad-ˌvərt/ as a noun and divided into syllables as ad·vert.

What is the origin of the word "Advert"?

"Advert" comes from Middle English averten, adverten "to notice, think of, consider, be heedful," borrowed from Anglo-French avertir, advertir "to notify, (reflexive) recognize, be mindful of," going back to Vulgar Latin *advertīre, alteration (by conjugational shift) of Latin advertere "to turn or direct toward, direct (attention) toward, pay heed (to), attract the attention of," from ad- ad- + vertere "to turn" worth:4. First known use: 15th century.