advertise

/ˈædvəˌtaɪ̯z/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: advertises · advertised

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To give (especially public) notice of (something); to announce publicly.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To provide information about a person or goods and services to influence others.

Verb

Examples

For personal needs, advertise on the internet or in a local newspaper.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “advertise” mean?

To give (especially public) notice of (something); to announce publicly.

Is “advertise” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.