Words / B1

ADV-uh-tyz/ˈædvətaɪz/

To advertise is to tell the public about a product, course, or job so people buy it or apply. Advertise a vacancy; advertise on television / online. Announce is simply make news known; promote is broader (help something grow). An advertisement (UK also advert, informal ad) is the noun. Advertising is the industry or activity.

Meaning

To tell people about a product or job so they will buy it or apply.

Examples

• “They advertised the course online.”
• “The college advertised for a new teacher.”
• “They advertised the sale in the local paper.”

Good to know

advertise a product / a job. Noun: advertisement / advert. Industry: advertising.

Near in meaning

promote

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