A2verb1K

Advertise

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

Definition

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

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

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • heavily
  • widely
  • locally
  • for
  • heavily
  • widely
  • locally
  • for

Synonyms

  • publicize

Antonyms

  • hide
  • conceal
  • suppress

Common mistakes

  • 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'.