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UK/["/ˈædvətaɪz/","/ˈædvətaɪzɪz/","/ˈædvətaɪzd/","/ˈædvətaɪzɪŋ/"]/US/["/ˈædvərtaɪz/","/ˈædvərtaɪzɪz/","/ˈædvərtaɪzd/","/ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Advertise

In simple words: To tell people about a product or service to make them want to buy it.

Advertise in a sentence

  • They decided to advertise their new product on television.
  • It is important to advertise sales to attract more customers.
  • Many websites now rely on users to advertise for them through social media.
  • She managed to advertise her event effectively and got a great turnout.
  • When you advertise, make sure to highlight the key features of your service.

How to use Advertise

Used in business contexts when promoting products or services. Avoid using in casual conversations unless discussing marketing.

Grammar pattern

advertise + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'add' + 'vertise' — think of adding a notice to attract attention.

Related words

Collocations with Advertise

Synonyms for Advertise

  • publicize

Opposites of Advertise

Common mistakes with Advertise

  • Confused with 'advertisement' - 'advertise' is a verb; 'advertisement' is a noun.
  • Using 'to advertise about' instead of 'to advertise'.
  • Misusing the tense, e.g., 'I advertise last week' instead of 'I advertised last week'.

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Frequently asked questions about Advertise

What does Advertise mean?

To tell people about a product or service to make them want to buy it.

What is the definition of Advertise?

to tell the public about a product or a service in order to encourage people to buy or to use it

How do you use Advertise in a sentence?

They decided to advertise their new product on television.

Can you give another example of Advertise?

It is important to advertise sales to attract more customers.

What are synonyms for Advertise?

Common alternatives include publicize.

What is the opposite of Advertise?

Opposite meanings include hide, conceal, suppress.

What words go with Advertise?

It commonly pairs with heavily, widely, locally, for, heavily, widely, locally, for.

What are common mistakes when using Advertise?

Confused with 'advertisement' - 'advertise' is a verb; 'advertisement' is a noun. Using 'to advertise about' instead of 'to advertise'. Misusing the tense, e.g., 'I advertise last week' instead of 'I advertised last week'.

How do you pronounce Advertise?

US: /["/ˈædvərtaɪz/","/ˈædvərtaɪzɪz/","/ˈædvərtaɪzd/","/ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈædvətaɪz/","/ˈædvətaɪzɪz/","/ˈædvətaɪzd/","/ˈædvətaɪzɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Advertise?

Used in business contexts when promoting products or services. Avoid using in casual conversations unless discussing marketing.

What CEFR level is Advertise?

"Advertise" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.