|
|
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
 d
vuhrt
|
| inflections: |
adverts, adverting, adverted |
| definition: |
to direct the attention by comment or remark (usu. fol. by "to").
The effects of the illness, to which I adverted earlier, now became apparent to his colleagues.- similar words:
- allude, refer
|
| related words: |
cite, intimate |
|
|
|
|
| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
aed
vrt
|
| definition: |
(chiefly British; informal) an advertisement.
Too many adverts takes away from the pleasure of watching television. |
|
|
|
|