advertise

[ad-ver-tahyz, ad-ver-tahyz] / ˈæd vərˌtaɪz, ˌæd vərˈtaɪz /

VERB

publicize for the purpose of selling or causing one to want

Synonyms

STRONGEST

announce communicate disclose display endorse exhibit proclaim promote reveal sponsor tout

STRONG

acquaint advance advise apprise ballyhoo bill blazon boost circularize declare divulge drum expose flaunt herald hype inform notify pitch plug promulgate puff push show splash spot uncover unmask

WEAK

beat the drum for build up get on soapbox for hard sell make a pitch make known press agent put on the map soft sell

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bottle up conceal cover disapprove hide hurt secrete suppress withhold

STRONG

deceive decrease deny discourage halt secret

WEAK

keep secret

Example Sentences

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Early advertising campaigns helped popularize terms like "litterbug," while today the focus has shifted to "chemical recycling," promoted by industry as a way to break plastics down into their basic building blocks.

From Barron's

Tesla’s self-driving technology has been the subject of a few probes by regulators, looking to see if the system is used correctly and advertised correctly.

From Barron's

What’s Next: Netflix expects advertising revenue to nearly double this year, and said its 2026 priorities include building out its live sports initiatives, expanding into video podcasts, and closing the Warner deal.

From Barron's

The commission has also used the deal to advertise the EU as a reliable trading partner in the wake of U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

While investors will want to know about subscriber growth, advertising income, and content plans, the focus is firmly on the bidding battle, she adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

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