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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“There’s a lot of sameness out there when it comes to fragrance advertising, and I think that’s why Axe continues to be talked about.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Its website advertises a chance for visitors to touch and take photos with the big cats.

From Barron's

Lamar isn’t a typical real estate company, though, as it owns and operates outdoor advertising.

From Barron's

The semi-professional table tennis player replied to a casting call advertised by the sport's governing body for England asking for British players, thinking he would just be an extra in the background.

From BBC

However, others defended the gig saying it was not advertised as just about KPop Demon Hunters and one writing that their niece had "the time of her life".

From BBC

advertise

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