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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Local governments, under pressure to maintain a constant flow of new recruits, advertise hefty pay-outs, meet people who have large debts and campaign in universities and colleges.

From BBC

A federal judge said in August 2024 that Google maintained a monopoly in general search services and general text advertising.

From Barron's

The state also barred managed care organizations that administer the program from advertising for Medicaid patients.

From The Wall Street Journal

He worked in clothing manufacturing for his father, collecting money and doing the advertising copy.

From The Wall Street Journal

advertise

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