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ad·ver·tise·ment
 advertisement
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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a notice or public announcement designed to gain public attention, esp. to promote the sale of certain products.
Some television advertisements seem ridiculous but are very effective in selling their product.I put an advertisement in the newspaper to sell my car.
- synonyms:
- ad
- similar words:
- announcement, blurb, circular, commercial, display, flier, handbill, leaflet, notice, plug, poster, promotion
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| definition 2: |
the act of making something widely known.
The advertisement of her drinking problem in the news media embarrassed her family.- synonyms:
- announcement, disclosure, publication
- similar words:
- broadcasting, circulation, promotion, propagation
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broader category that includes advertising |
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communication |
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similar to advertising |
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propaganda, publicity |
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some actions associated with advertising |
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air, announce, appear, broadcast, convince, debut, display, inform, introduce, market, notify, persuade, present, promote, run, sell, urge |
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some kinds of advertisements |
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announcement, circular, commercial, display, flier, handout, junk mail, leaflet, notice, poster |
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some parts of advertisements |
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caption, cartoon, graphic, jingle, logo, message, photograph, picture, slogan |
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some people associated with advertising |
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actor, announcer, candidate, model |
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some places for advertising |
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billboard, booth, Internet, journal, magazine, media, newspaper, periodical, publication, radio, television, Web site |
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some subjects of advertisements |
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bargain, deal, event, price, product, service |
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