advertises

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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The event advertises “free bowl cuts” and a limited supply of sunglasses — a nod to Tree’s distinct look — and is slated to run from 5 to 8 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

If a doctor advertises anywhere, they are likely looking for patients.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Auction house Sotheby's advertises the bags for tens of thousands of dollars each.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The group advertises a “potential prize purse of $7.5 million for just a single day of competition,” plus appearance fees.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

“Any merchant who advertises ‘Honest Scales’ must have been thinking about weighting them,” she says.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston