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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When O'Reilly broke the deadlock, he leapt high, punching the air flamboyantly before jumping on to an advertising hoarding with a flying kick.

From BBC

All of its software is open-source, which means third parties can inspect the code and verify that it performs as advertised.

From Salon

Guideline, an ad-spending tracking firm, estimated that “The Bachelorette” was expected to bring in as much as $35 million in advertising revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal

A chalkboard sign advertises “chicken portions” at the market’s namesake values.

From The Wall Street Journal

He wants his brands— such as Huggies, Kleenex tissues and Scott paper towels—to be the least-expensive items on the shelf while also advertising new features.

From The Wall Street Journal

advertise

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