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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Google's core search and advertising business remained the primary revenue driver, generating $82.3 billion, up from $72.5 billion a year earlier.

From Barron's

"I was in advertising, and I decided to quit my job and try comedy for a year," she recalled.

From BBC

His work for the Heard column spans the businesses of artificial intelligence, semiconductors, internet, software, hardware, advertising, streaming TV and film.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I’m not sure if you know this about me, because I don’t advertise it, but I’m a trans man,” he began.

From Literature

Prior to taking on the publishing beat, Alexandra covered advertising for the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal

advertise

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