Advertise — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈad-vər-ˌtīz/ ad·ver·tise

Meaning & Definition of Advertise

Advertise (verb)

  1. to make the public aware of (something or someone) especially by means of a published or broadcast notice
  2. to present (something or oneself) to the public in a way that is intended to attract customers, promote
  3. to announce (something wanted or offered) publicly

Advertise (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make known openly or publicly

    "I wouldn't advertise my bad credit rating to the whole world if I were you"

    similar: announce, annunciate, blare, blaze, blazon, broadcast, declare, enunciate, flash, give out, herald, placard, post, proclaim, promulgate, publicize, publish, release, sound, trumpet, beat the drum (for or about), run with
    related: bark, call (off or out), cry, bill, billboard, bulletin, gazette (chiefly British), knell, ring, toll, blurb, feature, pitch, plug, promote, puff, disseminate, spread, disclose, divulge, introduce, kithe (chiefly Scottish), manifest, report, reveal, show, advise, apprise, hand down, inform, notify, communicate, impart, intimate
    near: conceal, hush (up), silence, suppress, withhold, recall, recant, retract, revoke

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Advertise

The most common words with a similar meaning to Advertise:

announce, annunciate, blare, blaze, blazon, broadcast, declare, enunciate, flash, give out, herald, placard, post, proclaim, promulgate, publicize, publish, release, sound, trumpet, beat the drum (for or about), run with

Related Words for Advertise

bark, call (off or out), cry, bill, billboard, bulletin, gazette, knell, ring, toll, blurb, feature, pitch, plug, promote, puff, disseminate, spread, disclose, divulge, introduce, kithe, manifest, report, reveal, show, advise, apprise, hand down, inform

Near Antonyms of Advertise

conceal, hush (up), silence, suppress, withhold, recall, recant, retract, revoke

Word Forms of Advertise

Inflections: advertised, advertising, advertises

Derived words: advertiser (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Advertise

Middle English advertisen, avertysen "to pay attention to, take note of, notify, inform," borrowed from Anglo-French avertiss-, advertiss-, stem of avertir, advertir "to notify, (reflexive) recognize, be mindful of" advert:1

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Advertise

What does "Advertise" mean?

"Advertise" means to make the public aware of (something or someone) especially by means of a published or broadcast notice. As a verb, it is defined as: to make the public aware of (something or someone) especially by means of a published or broadcast notice.

What is another word for "Advertise"?

Other words for "Advertise" include announce, annunciate, blare, blaze, blazon, broadcast, declare and enunciate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Advertise" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Advertise"?

There are 56 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Advertise". Common alternatives include announce, annunciate, blare, blaze, blazon, broadcast, declare, enunciate, flash and give out.

How do you use "Advertise" in a sentence?

Examples of "Advertise" in a sentence: "I wouldn't advertise my bad credit rating to the whole world if I were you".

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

"Advertise" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Advertise"?

"Advertise" is pronounced /ˈad-vər-ˌtīz/ and divided into syllables as ad·ver·tise.

What is the origin of the word "Advertise"?

"Advertise" comes from Middle English advertisen, avertysen "to pay attention to, take note of, notify, inform," borrowed from Anglo-French avertiss-, advertiss-, stem of avertir, advertir "to notify, (reflexive) recognize, be mindful of" advert:1. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Advertise" meaning "to make known openly or publicly"?

When "Advertise" (verb) means to make known openly or publicly, synonyms include announce, annunciate, blare, blaze, blazon and broadcast.