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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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transitive verb |
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advertises, advertising, advertised |
| definition 1: |
to present (a product or idea) in a favorable light to win public patronage, support, or approval.
They advertise their products on both radio and television.- synonyms:
- promote, publicize
- similar words:
- announce, ballyhoo, bill, blazon, circularize, hype, plug, propagandize, propagate, publish, push, sell, tout, vaunt
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| definition 2: |
to direct attention to.
He advertises his wealth by driving fancy cars and wearing flashy gold jewelry.- similar words:
- announce, bill, blaze, disclose, display, herald, noise, proclaim, reveal, show
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| related words: |
boost, flaunt, merchandise, post |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to use public media to promote a product or idea.
If you want to sell your product, you have to advertise.- similar words:
- propagandize, publish
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| definition 2: |
to try to locate something by placing a notice or advertisement before the public (usu. fol. by "for").
She advertised for a baby-sitter in the newspaper.He advertised for a position as a product designer. |
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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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