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.