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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Fischbach said the only advertising he paid for was posters in theaters, and that outsiders routinely fail to understand what’s behind his follower numbers.

From The Wall Street Journal

AppLovin’s advertising and monetization business is expected to benefit from increased game development and competition due to AI tools.

From Barron's

The company has sought to appeal to the “Toolbelt Generation,” advertising on social media and sponsoring Nascar and other events popular with its customers.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is not the first time Sweeney's advertising work has faced backlash.

From BBC

advertise

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