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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
advertises, advertising, advertised |
| definition 1: |
to present as good or favorable in order to win people's business or support.
The stores start advertising Halloween candy in September.- synonyms:
- promote
- similar words:
- announce, bill, hype, plug, publish, push, sell
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| definition 2: |
to call attention to.
He advertises his wealth by wearing flashy gold jewelry.- similar words:
- announce, disclose, display, proclaim, reveal, show
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| definition 3: |
to try to find something by placing a notice or advertisement in a public place (usually followed by "for").
She advertised for a baby-sitter in the newspaper. |
| related words: |
boost, post |
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| derivation: |
advertiser (n.) |
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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, spam |
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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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